Question

Why is cyclohexanol a secondary alcohol?

Answer 1

Cyclohexanol is a secondary alcohol because the `-OH` group is attached to a secondary carbon if the ring.

Explanation:

Carbon atoms in an organic compound may be classified as primary, secondary or tertiary based on whether they are attached to a single carbon, two carbon atoms or three carbon atoms.

In cyclohexane, all the carbon atoms are secondary.

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As you may see, all carbon atoms are attached to two carbon atoms on their sides. Thus, all the carbon atoms are secondary.

Thus, when `-OH` group is attached to any one of the carbon atoms, it is attached to a secondary carbon atom and thus the alcohol is secondary.

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