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The total number of secondary alcohols corresponding to the formula C6H14O, counting stereoisomers separately is:

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Answer: Two numbers of secondary alcohols.

Step-by-step explanation:

Secondary alcohols are compounds containing a secondary alcohol functional group, with the general structure HOC(R)(R') (R,R'=alkyl, aryl).

C6H14O

1-Hexanol (primary alcohol)

2-Hexanol (secondary alcohol)

3-Hexanol (secondary alcohol)

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