Which of the following is a tertiary (3°) alcohol? $\begin{array}{cccc}&&\mathrm{OH}\&&|\&\mathrm{OH}&\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CCH}_{3}&\mathrm{OCH}_{3}\&|&|&|\
\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH}&\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CHCH}_{3}&\mathrm{CH}_{3}&\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHCH}_{3}\1&2&3&4
\end{array}$

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question

Which of the following is a tertiary (3°) alcohol? $\begin{array}{cccc}&&\mathrm{OH}\&&|\&\mathrm{OH}&\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CCH}_{3}&\mathrm{OCH}_{3}\&|&|&|\
\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH}&\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CHCH}_{3}&\mathrm{CH}_{3}&\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHCH}_{3}\1&2&3&4
\end{array}$

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A tertiary alcohol is one where the hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a carbon atom that is connected to three other carbon atoms. In structure 3, the -OH group is attached to a carbon that is bonded to three methyl groups, making it a tertiary alcohol.

Which of the Following Is a Tertiary (3°) Alcohol A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

Which of the Following Is a Tertiary (3°) Alcohol A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4