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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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Which of the following is the correct name for CH₂=CH-CH₂-OH?
Options
A Allyl alcohol
B 2-Propen-1-ol
C Prop-2-en-1-ol
D All of the above
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The IUPAC name is prop-2-en-1-ol (or 2-propen-1-ol). Allyl alcohol is the common name.

Hint

OH gets the lowest number (priority over double bond).

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 362 of 1999
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