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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for the alcohol CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-OH?
Options
A 2-butanol
B 1-butanol
Correct Answer
C butane
D butanal
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The longest chain has 4 carbons (butane). Replace -e with -ol and number to give OH the lowest number, so 1-butanol.

Hint

OH is on the first carbon.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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