Question

The general formula of alcohols is:

• A. $C_{N/2}{H}_{2N+1}OH$
• B. $C_N{H}_{N+2}OH$
• C. $C_N{H}_{2N}OH$
• D. $C_N{H}_{2N+1}OH$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $C_N{H}_{2N+1}OH$

$C_N{H}_{2N+1}OH$

If $N=1\to C{H}_{2\times 1+1}OH\to C{H}_3-OH\left(methanol\right)$

$N=2\to C_{2}H2\times 2+1OH\to C_2{H}_5-OH\left(ethanol\right)$