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Which alcohol is represented by the molecular formula C3H8O?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)

Question

  1. A. Methanol
  2. B. Ethanol
  3. C. Propanol
  4. D. Butanol

Answer

The correct option is Propanol.

Explanation

The correct option is Propanol. Propanol is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to recall the first four members of a homologous series of alcohols as methanol, ethanol, propanol and butanol. This belongs to Alcohols within Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only), so the answer must use the correct organic chemistry context. The other options are incorrect when they confuse the organic family, formula type, reaction condition, product, or property being tested. Keep molecular formula, structural formula, displayed formula, and general formula distinct. Do not confuse alkanes with alkenes, saturated with unsaturated, cracking with combustion, polymers with monomers, or hydrocarbons with oxygen-containing alcohols and carboxylic acids. When formulae are used, preserve the stored notation exactly and explain the GCSE chemistry idea in words rather than using unsupported displayed-formula diagrams.

Common mistake

Naming Alcohols

Students often confuse the names of the first four alcohols, mixing them up or omitting one.

Use a mnemonic or a list to remember the order: Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol, Butanol.

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