MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3979

A student compares 1-propanol and 2-propanol. Which classification correctly differentiates these two alcohols based on their carbon attachment?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3979

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student compares 1-propanol and 2-propanol. Which classification correctly differentiates these two alcohols based on their carbon attachment?

    • A) 1-Propanol is primary and 2-propanol is secondary
    • B) 1-Propanol is secondary and 2-propanol is primary
    • C) Both are primary alcohols with different chains
    • D) 1-Propanol is an ether and 2-propanol is an alcohol

    Answer: 1-Propanol is primary and 2-propanol is secondary

    Explanation: Primary alcohols have the -OH group on a carbon attached to one other carbon, while secondary alcohols have it on a carbon attached to two.