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    What are alcohols and how are they classified?

    Sumit Saini 23rd Mar, 2022
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    Sumit Saini 23rd Mar, 2022

    Alcohols are organic compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl groups attached to a carbon atom. They are classified based on the number of carbon atoms connected to the -OH bearing carbon:

    primary (1°), secondary (2°), or tertiary (3°) alcohols.

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