JAMB Chemistry 2016 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

15. Alkanols have the general molecular formula A. CnH2n-2CHO B. CnH2n2COC C. CnH2n2OH D. CnH2n2OH

A. CnH2n-2CHO
B. CnH2n2COC
C. CnH2n2OHCorrect
D. CnH2n2OH

Explanation

The general molecular formula for alkanols is CnH2n+1OH or ROH where R is the alkyl or aryl group.

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