QQuestion
Which of the following is an alcohol?
- CH3OCH3
- CH3CHO
- CH3COOH
- CH3CH2OH
✓Answer
d. CH₃CH₂OH
Explanation:
- CH₃CH₂OH (Ethanol) contains the –OH functional group, so it is an alcohol.
- CH₃OCH₃ is an ether.
- CH₃CHO is an aldehyde.
- CH₃COOH is a carboxylic acid.
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