Chemistry · Alcohols, Phenols and Ether
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Which of the following is an example of "tertiary alcohols"?
- A
2-methyl-3-ethylpentane
- B
3-ethyl-3-hexanol
- C
2-methyl-4-hexanol
- D
Isopropyl alcohol
Tertiary alcohols feature a hydroxyl group attached to the carbon atom, which is connected to 3- 3-alkyl groups.
3-ethyl-3-hexanol
Hence, B is the correct option.
The hydroxyl carbon has three R groups.
This is not even an alcohol, as there is no -OH group in the name.
Tertiary alcohols feature a hydroxyl group attached to the carbon atom, which is connected to 3- alkyl groups.
3-ethyl-3-hexanol
Hence, B is the correct option.
The -OH group is attached to C-4, which is bonded to only two carbon atoms (making it a secondary alcohol).
The -OH group is on a carbon that is attached to only two other carbon atoms (secondary alcohol).
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