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A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q231 Mark

Considering only structural isomers, what is the number of alcohols of each type with the formula C₅H₁₂O? [Table with columns: primary, secondary, tertiary]

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A3 3 2
B4 2 2
C4 3 1
D5 2 1

✓ Correct answer

C: 4 3 1

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Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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