Practice question
Question
What is the IUPAC name of CH₃-CH(OH)-CH(OH)-CH₃?
Explanation
The compound has a 4-carbon chain with -OH groups on carbons 2 and 3, named butane-2,3-diol in IUPAC nomenclature.
Related blogs
Guides and insights connected to this topic
Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification Notes - Five Kingdom, Binomial Nomenclature and Hierarchy
Learn about biodiversity, the five kingdoms, binomial nomenclature and taxonomic hierarchy, and why classification matters for ecosystems and agriculture.
The Living World Biology Notes - Properties of Living Organisms, Taxonomy, Binomial Nomenclature, Taxonomic Categories and Taxonomic Aids
Study key biology notes on The Living World. Learn about properties of living organisms, growth, reproduction, taxonomy, and binomial nomenc...
Giemsa Stain- Principle, Procedure, Results, Interpretation
Introduction Giemsa stain was a name adopted from a Germany Chemist scientist, for his application of a combination of reagents in demonstra...
Discussion
Comments
Please log in to join the discussion.
Login to commentNo comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion.