Classification of Alcohols Based on Carbon Attachment

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How many carbon atoms are directly attached to the carbon bonded to the -OH group in a secondary alcohol?

  • Three
  • Two (correct)
  • Four
  • One

Which type of alcohol has three carbon atoms directly attached to the carbon bonded to the -OH group?

  • Primary alcohol
  • Tertiary alcohol (correct)
  • Quaternary alcohol
  • Secondary alcohol

What classification does methanol fall under in terms of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols?

  • Tertiary alcohol
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Primary alcohol (correct)
  • Quaternary alcohol

Which of the following is true about primary alcohols?

<p>They have one carbon atom directly attached to the carbon with the -OH group. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a tertiary alcohol, how many carbon atoms are directly attached to the carbon with the -OH group?

<p>Three (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Alcohols can be classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary based on the number of carbon atoms directly attached to the carbon bonded to the -OH group.
  • Primary alcohols have one carbon atom directly attached to the carbon with the -OH group.
  • Secondary alcohols have two carbon atoms directly attached to the carbon with the -OH group.
  • Tertiary alcohols have three carbon atoms directly attached to the carbon with the -OH group.
  • Methanol is considered a primary alcohol, even though the carbon it is bonded to is only attached to hydrogens and not other carbons.

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