Question

Which of the following alcohols cannot be prepared by reduction of carbonyl compounds?
(a) Pentan - 1 - ol
(b) Pentan - 2 - ol
(c) 2 - Methylpentan - 2 - ol
(d) 3 - Methylpentan - 2 - ol

Answer 1

pentan -2-ol is correct

Answer 2

2-Pentanol is a natural synthetic compound.

It is utilized as a dissolvable and a middle of the road in the make of different synthetics.

2-Pentanol is a segment of numerous blends of amyl alcohols sold modernly.

This all indicates 5 Carbons and 11 Hydrogens from "pentan", and afterward 1 Oxygen particle and an extra Hydrogen iota from "- 2-ol".