Which of the following compounds is a primary alcohol?
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Which of the following compounds is a primary alcohol?
CH3CH2OH
CH3CHO
CH3CH2CH2OH
C6H5CH2OH
A primary alcohol is one where the hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a carbon that is only connected to one other carbon. CH3CH2OH (ethanol) is a primary alcohol.
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Q: Which of the following compounds is a primary alcohol?
Solution: A primary alcohol is one where the hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a carbon that is only connected to one other carbon. CH3CH2OH (ethanol) is a primary alcohol.
