A secondary alcohol is when only two carbon atoms are connected to the hydroxyl-containing carbon atom.[1] This allows a compound with a secondary alcohol to have a slightly different chemical formula from a compound with a primary alcohol or tertiary alcohol.[1]
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[change | change source]- 1 2 Tarendash, Albert S. (2020-04-28). Let's Review Regents: Chemistry--Physical Setting 2020. Simon and Schuster. ISBN978-1-5062-7075-3.
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