JAMB Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 42

Question 42 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The compound H–C(OH)(H)–C(H)(H)–H (structure showing an -OH on a carbon chain) above is an

A. alkanal
B. alkanolCorrect
C. alkanone
D. alkanoate

Explanation

The compound shown has a hydroxyl (–OH) group attached to a carbon chain, making it an alkanol.

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