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The folowing compound is classified as a O Tertiary alcohol O Primary alcohol O Quaternary alcohol O Secondary alcohol

The folowing compound is classified as a O Tertiary alcohol O Primary alcohol O Quaternary alcohol O Secondary alcohol

Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
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The following compound is classified as a O Tertiary alcohol O Primary alcohol O Quaternary alcohol O Secondary alcohol
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When one alkyl group is attached with alcohol, then it is called primary alcohol. 

When two alkyl groups are attached with alcohol then it is called secondary alcohol. 

When three alkyl groups are attached with alcohol, then it is called tertiary alcohol. 

 

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