Which of the Following Is a Correct Name-Composition Pairing for an Alcohol

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct name-composition pairing for an alcohol?

• A) 2-methylpentanol; six carbon atoms and two OH groups
• B) ethylene glycol; three carbon atoms and two OH groups
• C) glycerol; three carbon atoms and three OH groups
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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