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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-CHOH-CH2-CH3?
Options
A 1-butanol
B 2-butanol
C butan-2-ol
D both B and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The compound is butan-2-ol, which is the same as 2-butanol. Both are acceptable IUPAC names (the number can be placed before or after the root).

Hint

OH is on the second carbon of a four-carbon chain.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 35 of 1999
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