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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the common name for the compound with structure CH2=CH-CH2OH?
Options
A vinyl alcohol
B allyl alcohol
Correct Answer
C propenyl alcohol
D prop-2-en-1-ol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

CH2=CH-CH2OH is allyl alcohol; the IUPAC name is prop-2-en-1-ol.

Hint

Allyl group is CH2=CH-CH2-.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 55 of 1999
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