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ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main

How many structurally distinct alcohols (neglecting stereoisomers) are possible with the molecular formula CHO?

Answer: 8

Solution

Each of the three pentane carbon skeletons gives a number of distinct monohydric alcohols: the *n*-pentane skeleton gives 3 (OH at C1, C2 or C3, using its own internal symmetry); the 2-methylbutane (isopentane) skeleton gives 4 (OH

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