Chapter 12, Problem 12.45AP

a.

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For a given alcohol compound is ${\text{1}}^{\text{o}}\text{,}{\text{2}}^{\text{o}}\text{or}{\text{3}}^{\text{o}}$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Classification of alcohol:

Generally, the alcohol group is bonded with minimum one alkyl group. The alcohol group is classified into three types, such as primary $(1^{\circ })$, secondary $(2^{\circ })$ and tertiary $(3^{\circ })$. It depends on number of carbons attached to the single carbon atom bonded with the alcohol group. Primary $(1^{\circ })$ alcohol contains one carbon bonded with alcohol attached carbon atom. Secondary $(2^{\circ })$ alcohol contains two carbon bonded with alcohol attached carbon atom. Tertiary $(3^{\circ })$ alcohol contains three carbon bonded with alcohol attached carbon atom.

b.

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For a given alcohol compound is ${\text{1}}^{\text{o}}\text{,}{\text{2}}^{\text{o}}\text{or}{\text{3}}^{\text{o}}$ has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Refer to part a.