_alcohols are resistant to oxidation.
Correct answer: B. Tertiary
- A. Primary
- B. Tertiary
- C. Secondary
- D. Long chain
Explanation
Tertiary alcohols are resistant to oxidation because they do not have a hydrogen atom attached to the carbon atom that is bonded to the hydroxyl group. This means that there is no hydrogen atom that can be removed to form a carbocation, which is the intermediate that is formed during oxidation reactions.
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Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary and studied through their hydrogen bonding, acidity, oxidation and reactions with active metals, acids and halogenating agents. Phenols require separate treatment because the hydroxyl group is attached to an aromatic ring, making their acidity and electrophilic substitution different from ordinary alcohols.
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