Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Structure and Synthesis of Alcohols - Study Problems - Page 462: 10-31 d

Answer

The alcohol is of $2^{\circ}$. The IUPAC name of the compound is $3−bromocyclohex−3−en-1−ol$

Work Step by Step

The compound has 6 carbon atoms in its longest ring. It has a a bromo at position 3, a double bond at position 3, and the alcohol group at position 1. The carbon having the alcohol group is connected to two other carbon atoms, so the alcohol is of $2^{\circ}$. The IUPAC name of the compound is $3−bromocyclohex−3−en-1−ol$
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