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Which of the following types of alcohol contain a bond between sp^2 hybridised carbon and OH group?(a) Primary allylic alcohols(b) Secondary allylic alcohols(c) Tertiary allylic alcohols(d) Vinylic alcoholsI have been asked this question in a job interview.This question is from Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Classification in chapter Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (d) VINYLIC alcohols

For explanation I would SAY: Allylic alcohols are those in which OH group is attached to a sp^3 hybridised carbon adjacent to a C-C DOUBLE bond, i.e., an allylic carbon. Whereas, vinylic alcohols contain OH group attached directly to a C-C double bond.


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