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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

In the name '3-methylcyclohexanol', why is there no '1' before 'ol'?
Options
A It is an error
B The 1 is usually omitted in cyclic alcohols
Correct Answer
C Methyl has priority
D Cyclo- means C1 is not needed
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In rings, the OH is assumed to be at C1, so the number is often left out.

Hint

Standard practice for simplicity.

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