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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 with the formula (CH3)3C-OH?
Options
A 2-methyl-2-propanol
Correct Answer
B 1-butanol
C 2-butanol
D tert-butyl alcohol
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The longest chain is propane with OH on carbon 2 and a methyl on carbon 2, hence 2-methyl-2-propanol.

Hint

This is a tertiary alcohol with four carbons.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 12 of 1999
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