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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct IUPAC name for (CH₃)₂CHCH₂OH?
Options
A Isobutyl alcohol
B 2-Methyl-1-propanol
C 2-Methylpropan-1-ol
D Both B and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The longest chain is three carbons (propanol) with a methyl on carbon 2. Both 2-methyl-1-propanol and 2-methylpropan-1-ol are correct.

Hint

Branched primary alcohol.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 373 of 1999
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