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The total number of cyclic alcohols (including steroisomers) possible with the formula `C_(4)H_(7)OH` is

A

`5`

B

`4`

C

`7`

D

`6`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Start with a ring of three carbon atoms and then move to the ring of four carbon atoms.

underset("Propylene glycol")(CH_(3)overset(OH)overset(|)(CH)CH_(2)OH) underset("Glycerol")(HOCH_(2)overset(OH)overset(|)(CH)CH_(2)OH)`
Thus a total of seven alcohols (including stereoisomers) is possible.
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