Which of the following compounds is/are secondary alkanols? i) CH3CH(CH3)CH3OH ii) CH3CH2CH(OH)CH3 iii) CH3C(OH)(CH3)CH3

Which of the following compounds is/are secondary alkanols?

i) CH₃CH(CH₃)CH₃OH

ii) CH₃CH₂CH(OH)CH₃

iii) CH₃C(OH)(CH₃)CH₃

A I only
B II only
C I and III only
D II and III only

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The correct answer is B. II only

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