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

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Butane-1,2-diol Butane-2,3-diol Propane-1,3-diol Butane-1,3-diol Correct

The compound has a 4-carbon chain with -OH groups on carbons 1 and 3, named butane-1,3-diol in IUPAC nomenclature.

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