Which of the Following Compounds Is an Alcohol

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds is an alcohol?

• A)CH₃CH₂CHO
• B)CH₃OCH₃
• C)(CH₃)₂C(OH)CH₃
• D)CH₃CO₂H
• E)CH₃OCH₂CH₃

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Null Hypothesis

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