Chapter 23, Problem 23.76QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Condensed structural formula for a primary alcohol, a secondary alcohol and a tertiary alcohol that contains five carbon atoms has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Alcohol are compound that contains hydroxyl group.

Primary alcohol is the compound which has its hydroxyl group attached to a ${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}$.

Secondary alcohol is the compound which has its hydroxyl group attached to a $\text{CH}$.

Tertiary alcohol is the compound which has its hydroxyl group attached to a $\text{C}$.