Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 20 - Sections 20.1-20.14 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 995: 74a

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Alcohols are drawn according to the nomenclature system rules set by the IUPAC. 1. In 2-butanol, the longest hydrocarbon chain contains 4 carbon atoms. 2. $OH$ group is attached to carbon number 2. ( Numbering can be done from left or right) In the above picture, the numbering starts from the right-hand side.
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