Which of the Following Three Isomeric Alcohols, 2-Pentanol, 2-Methyl-2-Butanol, and 3-Methyl-2-Butanol

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following three isomeric alcohols, 2-pentanol, 2-methyl-2-butanol, and 3-methyl-2-butanol, are chiral?

• A) only 2-pentanol
• B) only 2-methyl-2-butanol
• C) both 2-pentanol and 2-methyl-2-butanol
• D) both 2-pentanol and 3-methyl-2-butanol

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