Which of the following statements is true of the hydroxyl functional groups in 2,3-butanediol?
A) One hydroxyl group is bonded to a 1° carbon, and the other hydroxyl group is bonded to a 3° carbon.
B) Both the hydroxyl groups are bonded to a 2° carbon each.
C) Both the hydroxyl groups are bonded to a 3° carbon each.
D) None of these is true.

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2,3-butanediol has two hydroxyl groups, both of which are bonded to a 2° carbon each.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Hydroxyl