Compounds of the type R₂CH-OH are referred to as ________ alcohols. A)primary B)secondary C)tertiary D)quaternary E)none of the above

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Secondary alcohols have the hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom that is itself attached to two other carbon atoms. The given compound structure, R₂CH-OH, indicates that the carbon with the -OH group is bonded to two other carbons, fitting the definition of a secondary alcohol.

Compounds of the Type R2CH-OH Are Referred to as ________

Compounds of the Type R₂CH-OH Are Referred to as ________