Q. 12.9 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Classify each of the following as primary ,secondary and tertiary alcohols.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) This is a primary alcohol.

(b)This is a primary alcohol. 

(c) This is a tertiary alcohol. 

(d) This is a secondary alcohol. 

Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of given Alcohol.

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

We are given a structure in which $-OH$ group a carbon that is connected  with  one carbon  That's why it is a primary alcohol.

Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of given Alcohol.

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

We are given a structure in which $-OH$ group a carbon that is connected with  one carbon  That's why it is a primary alcohol.

Part (c) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of given Alcohol.

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation

We are given a structure in which $-OH$ group is connected a carbon that is connected with three carbon That's why it is a tertiary alcohol.

Part (d) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of given Alcohol.

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation

We are given a structure in which $-OH$ group is connected a carbon that is connected with two carbon That's why it is a secondary alcohol.