The formula of benzyl alcohol is:
Correct answer: B. C6H5CH2 OH
- A. C6H5OH
- B. C6H5CH2 OH
- C. C6H5C2H4 OH
- D. C6H5 COOH
Explanation
The formula of benzyl alcohol is C7H8O. It is a secondary alcohol, which means that the hydroxyl group (-OH) is bonded to a carbon atom that is bonded to two other carbon atoms.
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