STANDARD Chemistry Structure and Classification MCQ Question
In allylic and benzylic alcohols, –OH group is attached to
sp³, sp³-hybridised carbon atom respectively
sp², sp³-hybridised carbon atom respectively
sp, sp²-hybridised carbon atom respectively
sp², sp-hybridised carbon atom respectively.
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In allylic alcohols, the –OH group is attached to an sp³-hybridised carbon atom, while in benzylic alcohols, it is attached to an sp³-hybridised carbon atom.
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