MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Which among the following compounds is a primary alcohol?

(A)2 – methylpropan – 2 - ol
(B)2- methylpropan – 1 - olCorrect
(C)Cyclobutanol
(D)Butan – 2 - ol

Answer: (B)

Solution

In a primary alcohol the carbon bearing the -OH group is attached to only one other carbon (it is a group). 2-Methylpropan-1-ol, (CH_3)_2CH-CH_2-OH, has the -OH on a carbon, so it is primary (option B). 2-Methylpropan-2-ol,

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