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What type of molecule has an -OH group bonded to a carbon that is attached to two other carbons?

What type of molecule has an -OH group bonded to a carbon that is attached to two-example-1
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Alcohol belongs to the class of organic compounds (Organic Chemistry) that are formed by hydroxyl groups (-OH), attached to saturated carbon atoms.

Secondary alcohol has the hydroxyl attached to the secondary carbon. We say that carbon is secondary when it is between two carbon atoms.

Answer: Secondary alcohol

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