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Alcohols are classified based on the number of alkyl groups attached to the carbon bonded to the –OH group:
Primary (1°) alcohols has only one alkyl group attached (e.g., Methanol, Ethanol).
Secondary (2°) alcohols has Two alkyl groups attached (e.g., Isopropanol).
Tertiary (3°) alcohols has Three alky
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