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Nomenclature of Alcohols

Glycerol is a...

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Glycerol is a:

A

monofunctional compound

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B

difunctional compound

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C

trifunctional compound

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D

non-functional compound

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Solution

The correct option is C trifunctional compound
Glycerol is a trifunctional compound. three alcohol groups are present on three carbon atoms.
$G l y c e r o l$
So answer is C.

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