1.

How many carbon atoms are present in the parent chain of tert-Butyl alcohol?(a) 2(b) 3(c) 4(d) 5I got this question in class test.My query is from Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Nomenclature in chapter Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer»

Correct option is (b) 3

The explanation: The IUPAC NAME of tert-Butyl alcohol is 2-methylpropan-2-ol, which has TWO SUBSTITUENT groups at the C-2 position, namely one methyl and one HYDROXYL GROUP.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions