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General Organic Chemistry: Mixed MCQ

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MixedEasyQuestion 730015

Question

The IUPAC name of CH₃−CH(OH)−CH₃ is:
  1. A
    Propan-2-ol
    Correct
  2. B
    Propan-1-ol
  3. C
    2-methylpropanol
  4. D
    Isopropyl alcohol

Correct answer

Propan-2-ol

Explanation

3-carbon chain with OH on C2: propan-2-ol. (Isopropyl alcohol is the common name.)

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