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JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 39

Question 39

Alkanols

2-methylbutan-2-ol is an example of a

  1. A.dihydric alkanol.
  2. B.primary alkanol.
  3. C.secondary alkanol.
  4. D.tertiary alkanol.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (tertiary alkanol.)

Explanation

The carbon carrying the −OH is joined to three other carbon atoms, so it is a tertiary alkanol.