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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Question

What is the common name for 2-methyl-2-propanol?
Options
A isobutyl alcohol
B sec-butyl alcohol
C tert-butyl alcohol
Correct Answer
D n-butyl alcohol
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-methyl-2-propanol is a four-carbon tertiary alcohol commonly called tert-butyl alcohol.

Hint

The carbon with OH is attached to three carbons.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 31 of 1999
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