Chapter 16, Problem 60QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of isomers can exist for the alcohol having molecular formula $\text{C5H11OH}$ is to be written.

Concept Introduction:

The alcohols are a class of organic compounds that contain at least one hydroxyl group $\left(-\text{OH}\right)$ attached to a saturated carbon atom. Simple monohydric alcohols (only one hydroxyl group present) are classified into three categories. They are primary $\left({\text{RCH}}_2\text{OH}\right)$ , secondary $\left({\text{R}}_2\text{CHOH}\right)$ and tertiary $\left({\text{R}}_3\text{COH}\right)$ alcohols, where R represents the alkyl group.