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What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-OH?

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-OH?
  1. 2-Propanol
  2. 1-Butanol
  3. 3-Butanol
  4. 2-Butanol

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-OH?
  • Step 1: Identify the carbon chain in the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-OH.
  • Step 2: Count the number of carbon atoms in the longest chain. There are four carbon atoms.
  • Step 3: Determine the position of the hydroxyl group (-OH) on the carbon chain. It is on the second carbon.
  • Step 4: Name the longest carbon chain. A four-carbon chain is called 'butane'.
  • Step 5: Since the hydroxyl group is on the second carbon, we add '2-' before 'butanol' to indicate its position.
  • Step 6: Combine the information to get the IUPAC name: 2-Butanol.
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