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Chapter 12: Q. 12.9 (page 408)

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

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(a) This is a primary alcohol.

(b)This is a primary alcohol.

(c) This is a tertiary alcohol.

(d) This is a secondary alcohol.

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Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of given Alcohol.

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Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

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

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Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of given Alcohol.

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Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

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

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Part (c) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of given Alcohol.

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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.

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Part (d) Step 1: Given Information

We need to find the type of given Alcohol.

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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.

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