JAMB Chemistry 2021 Question 1

Question 1

Alkanols

Which of the following is an example of an Alcohol?

  1. A.CH3OH
  2. B.CH3COOH
  3. C.CCl4
  4. D.C2H6
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (CH3OH)

Explanation

CH3OH (methanol) contains the –OH group joined to an alkyl group, which makes it an alcohol (alkanol).