Chemistryhard · Past Paper
What is the IUPAC name for CH3-CH(OH)-CH3?
APropan-1-ol
BPropan-2-ol
CPropanal
DPropanone
✓ Correct Answer: B — Propan-2-ol
The longest chain has 3 carbons (propane) and the hydroxyl group (-OH) is on the second carbon, hence Propan-2-ol.
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