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What are primary alcohols?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Alcohols**: Alcohols are organic compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom. 2. **Classification of Alcohols**: Alcohols can be classified into three categories based on the degree of the carbon atom to which the hydroxyl group is attached: - Primary alcohols - Secondary alcohols - Tertiary alcohols ...
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