Based on solubility, boiling point, and spectroscopic results, a chemist identified an unknown compound as an alcohol. Yet when

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Based on solubility, boiling point, and spectroscopic results, a chemist identified an unknown compound as an alcohol. Yet when

she tried to confirm this conclusion using a chromic acid test, she got a negative result. All of her results were correct. How is that possible? Briefly explain.

Chemistry

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mojhsa [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-27T08:00:56+03:00

mojhsa [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

The compound was a 3° alcohol.

Explanation:

The chromic acid test is positive for 1° and 2° alcohols, but negative for 3° alcohols.