NEET Chemistry Classification MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations about the classification of alcohols and phenols is correct?
Alcohols can be classified based on the number of hydroxyl groups and the hybridisation of the carbon atom to which the -OH group is attached.
Phenols are classified only on the basis of the number of -OH groups present in the molecule.
Tertiary alcohols have the -OH group attached to a tertiary carbon atom and are classified based solely on hybridisation.
Ethers are classified according to the hybridisation of the oxygen atom to which the alkyl or aryl groups are attached.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A correctly reflects the classification of alcohols based on both the number of hydroxyl groups and the hybridisation of the carbon atom, as mentioned in the NCERT context. Statements B, C, and D contain inaccuracies regarding the classification criteria.
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