Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2024
The IUPAC nomenclature of the compound above is
propan-1-ol
butan-1-ol
2-methyl propan-1-ol
2-methyl propan-2-ol
1. Identify the longest carbon chain: The longest continuous carbon chain contains three carbon atoms (propane).
2. Identify the functional group: The molecule has a hydroxyl (-OH) group, indicating it is an alcohol.
3. Identify any substituents: There is a methyl group (-CH3) attached to the second carbon atom of the propane chain.
4. Number the carbon chain: The carbon chain is numbered in a way to give the -OH group the lowest possible number.
5. Name the compound: The parent chain is propane. The alcohol group is on carbon 1, making it propan-1-ol. A methyl group is on carbon 2. Therefore, the correct IUPAC name is 2-methyl propan-1-ol.
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