What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH₃-CH₂-CH(CH₃)-CH₂OH?
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What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH₃-CH₂-CH(CH₃)-CH₂OH?
2-Butanol
3-Pentanol
1-Butanol
2-Pentanol
The IUPAC name for CH₃-CH₂-CH(CH₃)-CH₂OH is 2-Pentanol, as the longest chain has five carbons and the hydroxyl group is on the second carbon.
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Q: What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH₃-CH₂-CH(CH₃)-CH₂OH?
Solution: The IUPAC name for CH₃-CH₂-CH(CH₃)-CH₂OH is 2-Pentanol, as the longest chain has five carbons and the hydroxyl group is on the second carbon.
