Is benzyl alcohol considered a tertiary alcohol?

Benzyl alcohol is not considered a tertiary alcohol; it is classified as a primary alcohol. In benzyl alcohol, the hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a benzyl group, which is a phenyl group (C6H5) connected to a -CH2- group. Since the carbon atom bearing the hydroxyl group is attached to only one other carbon atom, it meets the criteria for a primary alcohol.