Question

what is the number of primary alcohols possible with molecular formula C5H12O?​

Answer 1

Answer:

There are 8 alcohol and 6 ether isomers.

Explanation:

Alcohols:

1-pentanol

2-pentanol

3-pentanol

2-methylbutan-1-ol

2-methylbutan-2-ol

3-methylbutan-2-ol

3-methylbutan-1-ol

2,2-dimethylpropanol

Ethers:

tert-butyl methyl ether

sec-butyl methyl ether

Isobutyl methyl ether

n-butyl methyl ether

isopropyl ethyl ether

n-propyl ethyl ether