Question

Match the class of alcohols with their examples.

• A. 2-methylbutan-2-ol
• B. propane-1,2-diol
• C. pent-4-en-2-ol
• D. 3-methyl-butan-1-ol

Answer 1

Primary alcohols are those in which the hydroxyl group is attached to a primary carbon atom.
When the -OH group is attached to a secondary carbon, it is called secondary alcohol.
When the -OH group is attached to a tertiary carbon, it is called tertiary alcohol.
And the alcohol having two hydroxyl groups on adjacent carbon atoms is glycol.