JAMB Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

2-methylbutan-2-ol is an example of a

A. secondary alkanol
B. tertiary alkanolCorrect
C. dihydric alkanol
D. primary alkanol

Explanation

2-methylbutan-2-ol is a tertiary alkanol — a tertiary alkanol is one in which the carbon bearing the hydroxyl group is attached to three alkyl groups.

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