NEET Chemistry Classification MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the classification of alcohols is correct?
Alcohols can be classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary based on the carbon atom to which the hydroxyl group is attached.
All alcohols contain an sp hybridised carbon attached to the hydroxyl group.
Alcohols are classified solely based on the number of hydroxyl groups present in the molecule.
Monohydric alcohols cannot be further classified beyond their basic structure.
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Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, monohydric alcohols are classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary based on the hybridisation of the carbon atom attached to the hydroxyl group.
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