Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

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

Answer

The alcohol is of $1^{\circ}$. The IUPAC name of the compound is $(1-cyclopentyl)methanol$

Work Step by Step

The compound has 1 carbon atom in its longest chain containing the functional group. It has a $1-cyclopentyl$substituent. The carbon having the alcohol group is connected to 1 other carbon atom, so the alcohol is of $1^{\circ}$. The IUPAC name of the compound is $(1-cyclopentyl)methanol$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.