Question

question 2 · 1 point
what is the name of a secondary alcohol with the formula ( c_3h_7oh )?
select the correct answer below:
2 - butanol
2 - pentanol
2 - propanol
1 - propanol

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the carbon chain length

The formula is \(C_3H_7OH\), so the carbon - chain has 3 carbon atoms. 2 - butanol (\(C_4H_9OH\)) and 2 - pentanol (\(C_5H_{11}OH\)) have 4 and 5 carbon atoms respectively, so they are excluded.

Step2: Determine primary or secondary alcohol

For 1 - propanol (\(CH_3CH_2CH_2OH\)), the \(-OH\) group is attached to a primary carbon (a carbon atom bonded to only one other carbon atom). For 2 - propanol (\(CH_3CH(OH)CH_3\)), the \(-OH\) group is attached to a secondary carbon (a carbon atom bonded to two other carbon atoms).

Answer:

C. 2-propanol