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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

What does a 'triol' contain?
Options
A Three double bonds
B Three hydroxyl groups
Correct Answer
C Three triple bonds
D Three carbon atoms total
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A triol is an alcohol with three -OH groups.

Hint

Suffix -ol means alcohol; prefix tri- means three.

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