Chapter 15.9, Problem 15.20P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Classification of alcohol as $1°$, $2°$ and $3°$ in aldosterone has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Primary alcohols $\left(1°\right)$: Alcohols in which carbon atom of hydroxyl group is attached to single alkyl group are defined as primary alcohols. Example of primary alcohol is as follows:

Secondary alcohols $\left(2°\right)$: Alcohols in which carbon atom of hydroxyl group is attached to two alkyl groups are defined as secondary alcohols. Alkyl groups can be similar or different. Example of secondary alcohol is as follows:

Tertiary alcohols $\left(3°\right)$: Alcohols in which carbon atom of hydroxyl group is attached to three alkyl groups are defined as tertiary alcohols. Alkyl groups can be similar or different. Example of tertiary alcohol is as follows: