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Question : Butan-2-ol is a:

Option 1: tertiary alcohol

Option 2: ketone

Option 3: primary alcohol

Option 4: secondary alcohol


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Correct Answer: secondary alcohol


Solution : The correct answer is secondary alcohol.

Butan-2-ol is classified as a secondary alcohol. The carbon atom containing the hydroxyl group in butane-2-ol is connected to two additional carbon atoms, as illustrated in the structural formula: CH 3 CH(OH)CH 2 CH 3 . Sec-butanol and 2-butanol are other names for butan-2-ol. It is a colourless liquid with a strong smell. It is water and most organic solvent-soluble.

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