Question: A compound containing only carbon and hydrogen is 85.63% C by mass. Reaction of this compound with H2O produces a secondary alcohol as the major

A compound containing only carbon and hydrogen is 85.63% C by mass. Reaction of this compound with H2O produces a secondary alcohol as the major product and a primary alcohol as the minor product. If the molar mass of the hydrocarbon is between 50 g/mol and 60 g/mol, name the compound.

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