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An example of a secondary alcohol is:

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1-propanol
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2-propanol
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1,2-propanol
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1,2,3- propanol
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Solution

The correct option is B 2-propanol
2propanol or isopropanol CH3CH(OH)CH3 is an example of a secondary alcohol. The hydroxyl group is attached to a secondary C atom (C atom bearing only one H atom).

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