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(D) secondary $(2^{\circ})$ alcohol is one in which the hydroxyl group $(-OH)$ is attached to a carbon atom that is bonded to two other carbon atoms.$

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$2$-pentanol

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(D) secondary $(2^{\circ})$ alcohol is one in which the hydroxyl group $(-OH)$ is attached to a carbon atom that is bonded to two other carbon atoms.$1$. $2$-methyl-$2$-propanol: $(CH_3)_3COH$ is a tertiary $(3^{\circ})$ alcohol.$2$. $1$-propanol: $CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$ is a primary $(1^{\circ})$ alcohol.$3$. $1$-butanol: $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2OH$ is a primary $(1^{\circ})$ alcohol.$4$. $2$-pentanol: $CH_3CH(OH)CH_2CH_2CH_3$ is a secondary $(2^{\circ})$ alcohol,as the $-OH$ group is attached to the $C2$ atom,which is bonded to $C1$ and $C3$.

Which one of the following is a secondary alcohol?

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