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10) Organic chemistry subject, please provide the correct solution for the following.  

**Question:**

Identify if the alcohol shown is primary, secondary, or tertiary.

**Diagram:**

A structural diagram of an alcohol molecule is displayed. The central carbon atom is connected to an OH (hydroxyl) group and two other carbon atoms. This structure suggests the alcohol is secondary, as the hydroxyl group is bonded to a carbon atom that is connected to two other carbon atoms.

**Options:**

A. Primary  
B. Secondary  
C. Tertiary  
D. None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Identify if the alcohol shown is primary, secondary, or tertiary. **Diagram:** A structural diagram of an alcohol molecule is displayed. The central carbon atom is connected to an OH (hydroxyl) group and two other carbon atoms. This structure suggests the alcohol is secondary, as the hydroxyl group is bonded to a carbon atom that is connected to two other carbon atoms. **Options:** A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. None of the above
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