Question

2, 2-dimethyl propanol primary alcohol of molecular formula $C_5{H}_{12}O$ cannot be prepared from an alkene. If true enter 1 else 0.

Answer 1

2, 2-dimethyl propanol primary alcohol of molecular formula $C_5{H}_{12}O$ cannot be prepared from an alkene. This is because it contains a tertiary carbon atom adjacent to the carbon bearing -OH group.