Which of the following is true of the alcohol functional groups in 1,3-butanediol?
A) One is primary and one is secondary.
B) One is primary and one is tertiary.
C) Both are primary.
D) Neither is primary.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

1,3-butanediol has two alcohol functional groups, located on carbon 1 and carbon 3. The alcohol on carbon 1 is primary because it is attached to one carbon, while the alcohol on carbon 3 is secondary because it is attached to two carbons. Therefore, choice A is correct as one alcohol group is primary and one is secondary.

Which of the Following Is True of the Alcohol Functional