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What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C4H10O?
What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C4H10O?
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What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C4H10O?
Butanol
Butan-1-ol
2-Butanol
Butan-2-ol
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The longest carbon chain has four carbons and the hydroxyl group is on the first carbon, making it Butan-1-ol.
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The longest carbon chain has four carbons and the hydroxyl group is on the first carbon, making it Butan-1-ol.
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Step 1: Identify the number of carbon atoms in the compound. The formula C4H10O indicates there are 4 carbon atoms.
Step 2: Determine the longest carbon chain. With 4 carbon atoms, the longest chain is Butane.
Step 3: Identify the functional group. The formula includes an 'O', which indicates the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH).
Step 4: Determine the position of the hydroxyl group. Since it is on the first carbon, we label it as 1.
Step 5: Combine the information. The name of the compound is Butan-1-ol, indicating it is a butane with a hydroxyl group on the first carbon.
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