Glycerol can also be termed as?
Correct answer: B. 1, 2, 3 - propanetriol
- A. 1 - butanol
- B. 1, 2, 3 - propanetriol
- C. 2 - methyl - propanol
- D. Isobutyl alcohol
Explanation
Glycerol contains three carbons, giving it the "propane" part to its name. It has an OH group attached to each carbon which account for "1,2,3- triol" Hence, option B is correct as it has 3 hydroxyl groups.
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