Chemistry · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 12 · Question 38
5070Formulae, functional groups and terminology
Which compound is an alcohol?
- ACH3CH(OH)CH2CH3 (butan-2-ol structure)
- BCH3CH(OH)CH(OH)CH3 (butane-2,3-diol structure)
- CCH3CH2COOH (propanoic acid structure)
- DCH3CH2COCH3 (butanone structure)
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Correct answer: B. CH3CH(OH)CH(OH)CH3 (butane-2,3-diol structure)
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