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JAMB Chemistry 2012 Question 47

Question 47

Alkanols

2-methyl propan -2- ol is an example of a

  1. A.primary alkanol
  2. B.secondary alkanol
  3. C.tertiary alkanol
  4. D.quartenary alkanol.
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Answer: C (tertiary alkanol)

Explanation

The carbon carrying −OH is bonded to three other carbons, so it is a tertiary alkanol.