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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Which of the following alcohols is tertiary?
Options
A 1-butanol
B 2-butanol
C 2-methyl-2-propanol
Correct Answer
D cyclopentanol
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-methyl-2-propanol has the OH carbon bonded to three alkyl groups (methyl groups), making it a tertiary alcohol.

Hint

The carbon bearing OH has no hydrogens.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 25 of 1999
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