Question

What is the compound \[2-propanol\] classified as?

Answer 1

Hint :We know that carbon atom that attaches with the functional group and the second carbon is called beta carbon. Depending on the attached carbon functional groups are mentioned as primary, secondary, and tertiary carbon atoms. Now, we see details about an alcohol functional group.

Complete Step By Step Answer:
Let us see the functional group in detail. A functional group may be a specific group of atoms or bonds with a compound that is liable for the characteristic chemical reactions of that compound and the molecules with the same functional group undergo similar reactions. The functional group plays a major role in the nomenclature of an organic compound.
The atoms in the functional group are linked together and to the compound through covalent bonds. An organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group with the central carbon atom is called an Alcohol group.
\[2-propanol\] (also known as isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol) consists of a propyl group attached to a hydroxyl (alcohol) group. The 'ol' in 'propanol' indicates there is a hydroxyl group, and the \['2'\] indicates that the hydroxyl group is attached to the second carbon in the propyl chain. Because of the hydroxyl group we call isopropanol an alcohol.

Note :
Remember that we also remember that an organic compound may contain more than one functional group. To identify the functional group we must know their formula. Example: The formula for the hydroxyl functional group is $-OH$ and the functional group for the acidic group is $-COOH.$