The compound having molecular formula $C_{9} H_{20} O$ would be:

An aldehyde

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A ketone

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An alcohol

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An ester

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Solution

The correct option is C An alcohol
General formula for an alcohol or ether is $C_{n} H_{2 n} O$ . So $C_{9} H_{20} O$ can be an ether or an alcohol. Since in the options only alcohol is given hence correct option is (b).

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