The number of isomeric alcohols of formula ${{\rm{C}}_4}{{\rm{H}}_{10}}{\rm{O}}$ is:

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The number of isomeric alcohols of formula

{\mathrm{C}_4}{\mathrm{H}_{10}}\mathrm{O}

is:

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Correct option: B

Option B (4) is correct because there are four structural isomers of alcohols with the formula C4H10O: butan-1-ol, butan-2-ol, 2-methylpropan-1-ol, and 2-methylpropan-2-ol.

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