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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

What is the term for a compound containing both a double bond and a hydroxyl group?
Options
A Alkanol
B Alkenol
Correct Answer
C Alkynol
D Enol-ether
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Combining 'alkene' and 'alcohol' leads to the term 'alkenol'.

Hint

Portmanteau of the two functional groups.

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