Identify a Statement That Is True of the Hydroxyl Functional

Multiple Choice

Identify a statement that is true of the hydroxyl functional groups in 1,2,3-propanetriol.

A) Two hydroxyl groups are bonded to two 1° carbons, and the third hydroxyl group is bonded to a 3° carbon.
B) Two hydroxyl groups are bonded to two 2° carbons, and the third hydroxyl group is bonded to a 3° carbon.
C) Two hydroxyl groups are bonded to two 3° carbons, and the third hydroxyl group is bonded to a 2° carbon.
D) Two hydroxyl groups are bonded to two 1° carbons, and the third hydroxyl group is bonded to a 2° carbon.