Question

Distinguish between ethyl alcohol and 2-propanol?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

In general, the name itself tells you the difference. Isopropanol is also called 2-propanol; the iso prefix is just an indicator that a functional group is on a #2 carbon. ... If you are looking at them on paper, isopropanol has 3 carbons whilst ethanol has 2 carbons.