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Home > Chemistry > Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Which type of alcohol is less likely to be oxidized?

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

Answer: Tertiary alcohol


Additional Information: Tertiary alcohols are resistant to oxidation due to the lack of hydrogen atoms on the carbon attached to the hydroxyl group.


Subjects: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers, Chemistry

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