WAEC - Chemistry (2015 - No. 42)

Which of the following compounds is a secondary alkanol?
Ethanol
2-methylbutan-2-ol
3-methylpentan-2-ol
Propan-1-ol

Explanation

A secondary alkanol has two alkyl groups attached to the carbon atom carrying the hydroxyl group. drawing the structures of the alkanol listed above option C is the correct answer.

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