What is the structure of a glycol with a formula of C6H14O2?

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The structure of a glycol with the formula C6H14O2 is confirmed to be a straight-chain compound based on the calculated Index of Hydrogen Deficiency (IDH) of zero. The H NMR data indicates 6 hydrogen atoms from methyl groups and 1 hydrogen from the hydroxyl groups, supporting the proposed structure. The suggested molecular structure is CH3-CH(OH)-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3, which aligns with the provided H NMR and IR spectra data.

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Homework Statement



It is supposed to be a glycol with a formula of C6H14O2.
The H NMR integrations are 6H and 1H as indicated on the H NMR.

The IR:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/90/18155707.jpg/

The H NMR:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/155/hnmr.jpg/


Homework Equations



IDH = (2+ (2*#C)- #H)/2

The Attempt at a Solution


I calculated the IDH to be zero meaning that it is a straight chain.
My guess is:
CH3 CH3
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OH--C----C--OH
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CH3 CH3
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I'm not sure if it's right though.
Thanks a lot to anyone who helps out!
 
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Looks good to me.
 
Thank you so much!
 

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