Write the structural formula and IUPAC name of the alcohol having molecular formula C4H10O which does not undergo oxidation under normal condition.

Q.12 Write the structural formula and IUPAC name of the alcohol having molecular formula C₄H₁₀O which does not undergo oxidation under normal condition.

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Answer: (CH₃)₃C−OH, 2-methylpropan-2-ol

The alcohol must be tertiary, since tertiary alcohols have no H atom on the carbinol carbon and resist oxidation under normal conditions.

Structure: a central carbon bonded to three CH₃ groups and one −OH group, i.e. (CH₃)₃C−OH (tert-butyl alcohol).

IUPAC name: 2-methylpropan-2-ol.

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Write the structural formula and IUPAC name of the alcohol having molecular formula C4H10O which does not undergo oxidation under normal condition.

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