Question

name the iupac names of the following structural formula​

Answer 1

Answer: 1) butane

2) 2-propanol

3) propanoic acid

Explanation:

Answer 2

Let us look at the answer:

Explanation:

The naming of hydrocarbons is done with a set of rules which are universal.

The name of compound is formed by : prefix- word root - suffix

• prefix- branch/ substitute groups
• word root - no. of carbon atoms.
• suffix - the nature of bonding or functional group.

So, a) butane as it contains four carbon atoms

     b) propan-2-ol, as it contains three carbon atoms and functional group as alcohol.

     c) propanoic acid, as it contains three carbon atoms and functional group as carboxylic acid.