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Which of the following compounds does not have the molecular formula C6H14O?
Options
A 2-hexanol
B 3-methyl-2-pentanol
C 3-methyl-3-pentanol
D cyclohexanol
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cyclohexanol (C6H11OH) has the molecular formula C6H12O (since cyclohexane has one less hydrogen than hexane). The others are all acyclic saturated alcohols with formula C6H14O.

Hint

What is the formula of a cyclic alcohol compared to an acyclic one?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1295 of 1999
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