Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3? (2020)

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Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3? (2020)
  1. 2-butanol
  2. 1-butanol
  3. 3-butanol
  4. 2-pentanol

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Q: Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3? (2020)
Solution: The compound CH3-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3 is 2-butanol, as the hydroxyl group is on the second carbon.
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