Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The formula of
Concept Introduction:
Alcohols:
Organic compounds that contain a hydroxyl group that is covalently bonded to a carbon atom
- 1) Primary alcohol: One organic group attached to hydroxyl atom.
- 2) Secondary alcohol: Two organic groups bonded to hydroxyl atom.
- 3) Tertiary alcohol: Three organic groups bonded to hydroxyl atom.
The general formula for alcohol is,
Primary alcohol:
Secondary alcohol:
Tertiary alcohol:
Phenol:
Organic compounds those in which, a hydroxyl group is attached directly to an
(b)
Interpretation:
The formula of
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The formula of
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
Interpretation:
The formula of
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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