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Identify allylic alcohols in the above examples.

Correct Answer

(ii) and (vi)

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Explanation

According to the NCERT textbook context, allylic alcohols are those in which the —OH group is attached to a sp³ hybridised carbon adjacent to the carbon-carbon double bond (allylic carbon). The answer key provided in the context explicitly states that compounds (ii) and (vi) are allylic alcohols. Compound (ii) H₂C=CH–CH₂OH clearly shows the —OH group attached to a sp³ carbon adjacent to the C=C double bond, making it a primary allylic alcohol as illustrated in the textbook example.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Recall the definition - Allylic alcohols have —OH group attached to sp³ carbon adjacent to C=C double bond.

  2. Step 2: Examine each compound for presence of C=C bond and position of —OH group.

  3. Step 3: Identify compounds (ii) and (vi) as allylic alcohols based on the textbook answer key.

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