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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 CH3-CH=CH-CH2OH?
Options
A 2-buten-1-ol
Correct Answer
B 3-buten-1-ol
C 1-buten-3-ol
D butenol
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The chain is 4 carbons with a double bond between C2 and C3 and OH on C1. Numbering prioritizes the OH, so 2-buten-1-ol.

Hint

OH gets the lowest number even over the double bond.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 28 of 1999
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