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Because atoms can rotate about single covalent bonds 1-butanol is the same molecule as 4-butanol and 2-butanol is the same molecule as 3-butanol.
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Because atoms can rotate about single covalent bonds 1-butanol is the same molecule as 4-butanol and 2-butanol is the same molecule as 3-butanol.
| Alcohols and their reactions with oxidants |
An alcohol was oxidised in an acidified acid solution. The compound formed was analysed by MS, HNMR and IR all of which are shown below. Identify the alcohol. |
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