Classification & Nomenclature of Alcohols

What is the functional group of alcohol compounds?

• Hydroxyl

• Hydroxide

• Hydroxy

• Hydrogen peroxide

Which of the following compounds represent an alcohol?

• CH₃OCH₂CH₃

• CH₃CH₂CHO

• CH₃CH₂OH

• CH₃COOH

The following alcohols are secondary alcohol EXCEPT

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Alcohols can be classified as primary, secondary and tertiary alcohol based on

• the number of hydroxyl group attached to the α-carbon

• the number of alkyl groups attached to the α-carbon

• the class of carbon in the alcohol compound

• the molecular weight of the alcohol compound

What is the classification of this alcohol?

• primary alcohol

• secondary alcohol

• tertiary alcohol

• quaternary alcohol

Which of the following is 2-methyl-3-hexanol?

• CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₃

• CH₃CH(CH₃)CH(OH)CH₂CH₂CH₃

• (CH₃)₂CHC(CH₃)(OH)CH₂CH₂CH₃

• CH₃C(CH₃)₂CH(OH)CH₂CH₂CH₃

What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

The correct IUPAC name for this compound is