Secondary alcohols have:
Correct answer: D. Two βC
- A. One βC
- B. Three βC
- C. No βC
- D. Two βC
- E. Four βC
Explanation
Secondary alcohols have option (d): Two beta carbons (BC). In organic chemistry, the term "beta carbon" (BC) refers to the carbon atom adjacent to a functional group. In the case of secondary alcohols, the functional group is the hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom that is bonded to two other carbon atoms.
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