Practice question
Question
What is the IUPAC name of the compound CH₃-CH₂-CH(OH)-CH₃?
Explanation
The longest chain with the -OH group has 4 carbons, named butane. The -OH is on the second carbon from the end nearest to it, so it is butan-2-ol.
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