Stereochemistry of 2-Butanol

Easy Organic Chemistry Stereochemistry

Consider the compound 2-butanol, which has two stereogenic centers and can exist in different stereoisomeric forms. Stereochemistry plays a crucial role in determining the properties and behavior of organic molecules in biological systems.

Which of the following statements about 2-butanol is TRUE?

2-butanol has only one chiral center.

2-butanol can exist as enantiomers.

2-butanol is a meso compound.

2-butanol has a higher boiling point than 1-butanol due to increased symmetry.

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