Q. Consider the following statements about the isobutanol:
1.It is an alcohol with the chemical formula C₄H₁₀O and one of the four isomers of butanol.
2.It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor.
3.It can be used as a biofuel.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: All are correct
Statement 1 is correct: Isobutanol , also called isobutyl alcohol, is an alcohol with the chemical formula C₄H₁₀O and one of the four isomers of butanol.
Statement 2 is correct: It is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It is only moderately soluble in water.
Statement 3 is correct: Isobutanol may also be used as a biofuel because, like ethanol, it can be manufactured from plants. It can be made from ethanol using fermentation processes.
Source: TH
