Question

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How are 2,2-butanediol and 2,3,4-pentanetriol similar? Pick two.

EXPLANATION
2,2-butanediol is a four carbon chain with two hydroxyl groups both on the second carbon. 2,3,4-pentanetriol is a five carbon chain with three hydroxyl groups; one on carbon 2,3 and 4.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Neither contain a hydroxyl group on an end chain carbon.


Neither contain four carbons in the parent chain.


Both contain a hydroxyl group on the second carbon.

Answer 1

Both contain a hydroxyl group on the second carbon.

Neither contain a hydroxyl group on an end chain carbon.

Step-by-step explanation:

2,2-butanediol Formula: C4H10O2

2,3,4-pentanetriol Formula: C5H12O3

Both contain a hydroxyl group on the second carbon.

Neither contain a hydroxyl group on an end chain carbon.