JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following is a tertiary alcohol?

(A)
(B)CH_3-CH_2-C(CH_3)(OH)-CH_3Correct
(C)A branched primary-alcohol structure with on a quaternary-type carbon
(D)CH_2OH-CHOH-CH_2OH

Answer: (B)

Solution

A tertiary alcohol has its hydroxyl-bearing carbon attached to three other carbon atoms; among the structures given, only the carbon bearing in option (B) (2-methylbutan-2-ol) is attached

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Question ID VK-148830