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CHM 102 Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound (CH₃)₂CH-CH₂-CH₂-OH?
Options
A Isopentyl alcohol
B 3-Methyl-1-butanol
Correct Answer
C 4-Methyl-1-butanol
D 2-Methyl-1-butanol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The longest chain is 4 carbons with a methyl on C3 and OH on C1, so 3-methyl-1-butanol.

Hint

Common name: isoamyl alcohol.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 789 of 1999
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