JAMB Chemistry 2023 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

2-methylpropan-2-ol is a/an

A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. TertiaryCorrect
D. Incombustible

Explanation

2-methylpropan-2-ol: the carbon bearing –OH is bonded to three other carbon atoms (three methyl groups). This is a tertiary alcohol.

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