Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry
Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry
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Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
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Chapter 15, Problem 2P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason should be identified for the classification of cyclohexanol as a secondary alcohol and cyclohexanamine as a primary amine.

Concept Introduction:

The primary carbons are those carbons which are attached to one another carbon. Secondary carbons are those carbons, which are attached to two another carbons. Tertiary carbons are those carbons, which are attached to three another carbons.

Introduction To General, Organic, And Biochemistry, Chapter 15, Problem 2P

Therefore, above naming depends upon the attachment of group to one, two, and three carbons respectively.

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