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Which one of the following is a tertiary alcohol?

A
CH3CH2CH2OH
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CH3CH(OH)CH3
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(CH3)2CHCH2OH
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D
(CH3)3COH
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Solution

The correct option is D (CH3)3COH
(CH3)3COH is a tertiary alcohol, as the -OH group is attached to a tertiary carbon atom.

Option D is correct.

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