which of the following alcohols is a tertiary alcohol
Primary alcohol. A primary alcohol is an alcohol which has the hydroxyl group connected to a primary carbon atom. It can also be defined as a molecule containing a ââCH2OHâ group. In contrast, a secondary alcohol has a formula ââCHROHâ and a tertiary alcohol has a formula ââCR2OHâ, where âRâ indicates a carbon-containing group.