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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for CH2=CH-CH2-OH?
Options
A Propenol
B 2-Propen-1-ol
Correct Answer
C 1-Propen-3-ol
D Allyl alcohol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The OH group takes priority over the double bond for numbering, giving prop-2-en-1-ol (or 2-propen-1-ol). Common name is allyl alcohol.

Hint

The OH gets the lowest number.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 136 of 1999
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