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

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-OH?
  1. Butanol
  2. Pentanol
  3. Hexanol
  4. Propyl alcohol

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-OH?
  • Step 1: Identify the number of carbon atoms in the compound. The formula CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-OH has four carbon atoms.
  • Step 2: Recognize that the -OH group is a hydroxyl group, which indicates that the compound is an alcohol.
  • Step 3: Determine the longest carbon chain. In this case, the longest chain has four carbon atoms, which is called butane.
  • Step 4: Since it is an alcohol, we change the 'e' in butane to 'ol' to indicate the presence of the hydroxyl group.
  • Step 5: Combine the name from Step 4 to get the IUPAC name: butanol.
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