Chapter 13, Problem 13.13E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols are to be differentiated.

Concept introduction:

The alcohols contain hydroxyl $\left(\text{OH}\right)$ functional group in their parent chain and are named by adding suffix –ol. On the basis of the position of hydroxyl group in the chain of carbon atoms, alcohols are classified as primary, secondary and tertiary alcohol.