Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 10 - Structure and Synthesis of Alcohols - Problems - Page 429: Problem 10-2 a

Answer

The IUPAC name of the compound is $butan-2-ol$. It's common name is $sec-butyl alcohol$

Work Step by Step

The compound has 4 carbon atoms in its longest chain containing the alcohol group. It has the alcohol substituent group is at position 2. So, the IUPAC name of the compound is $butan-2-ol$. It's common name is $sec-butyl alcohol$
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