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O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/12/M/J/22
Question 36 from 5070/12/M/J/22

Explanation

Identifying the tertiary alcohol

Steps:

  • Examine each alcohol's structure to determine the carbon atom bonded to the OH group.
  • Count the alkyl groups attached to that carbon: primary (1), secondary (2), tertiary (3).
  • Option A has the OH on a carbon with 1 alkyl group (primary).
  • Option B has the OH on a carbon with 3 alkyl groups (tertiary).

Why B is correct:

  • Tertiary alcohols have the OH group attached to a carbon bonded to three other carbons, as in B's branched structure.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A: Primary alcohol (OH on end carbon with one alkyl group).
  • C: Secondary alcohol (OH on carbon with two alkyl groups).
  • D: Primary alcohol (straight-chain with OH on terminal carbon).

Not enough information on exact structures, but assuming standard classification.

Final answer: B

Topic: Alcohols

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