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Which one of the following is a secondary alcohol?
Which one of the following is a secondary alcohol?
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Primary alcohol: \(OH\) carbon attached to 1 carbon. Secondary alcohol: attached to 2 carbons. Tertiary alcohol: attached to 3 carbons.
Updated On: Apr 29, 2026
- 2-methylbutan-2-ol
- 3-methylbutan-1-ol
- 2-methylbutan-1-ol
- 3-methylbutan-2-ol
- 2,2-dimethylbutan-1-ol
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The Correct Option is D
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