Class 12 Chemistry Notes – Alcohols Classification on the basis of chain structure

Aliphatic alcohols

The alcohols in which the hydroxyl group is linked to an aliphatic carbon chain are called aliphatic alcohols.

Aromatic Alcohols

Alcohols in which the hydroxyl (OH) group is present in the side chain of an aromatic hydrocarbon are called Aromatic Alcohols.

• (Aroma :- sweet smelling)
• Example

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