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Which of the following alcohols is classified as a secondary alcohol?

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CH₃-CH(OH)-CH₃ Correct CH₃-CH₂-OH CH₃-C(OH)(CH₃)-CH₃ CH₂=CH-OH

A secondary alcohol has the -OH group attached to a carbon bonded to two other carbons. CH₃-CH(OH)-CH₃ (propan-2-ol) fits this definition.

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