Question Detail

CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

What is the correct IUPAC name for CH₃CH(CH₃)CH₂OH?
Options
A Isopentyl alcohol
B 3-Methyl-1-butanol
C 3-Methylbutan-1-ol
D Both B and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The chain has 4 carbons with a methyl on C3, OH on C1. Both 3-methyl-1-butanol and 3-methylbutan-1-ol are correct.

Hint

Primary alcohol with branching.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 388 of 1999
Previous Course Details Next