Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
A diagram shows a molecule with the structure CH3-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3. Which type of alcohol is depicted in the diagram?
A
Primary alcohol
B
Secondary alcohol
C
Tertiary alcohol
D
Allylic alcohol
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The structure CH3-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3 is a secondary alcohol because the hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a carbon atom that is bonded to two other carbon atoms.
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