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Home > Chemistry > Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

What type of alcohol is ethanol classified as?

A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. None of the above

Answer: Primary


Additional Information: Ethanol is classified as a primary alcohol as the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon that is connected to one other carbon.


Subjects: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers, Chemistry

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