What is IUPAC name of following compound CH3CH2OH?
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Structure of given compound is
CH₃ — CH₂ — OH
IUPAC name: Ethanol
‘Eth-‘ because there are 2 carbons in given compound
‘-an-‘ because there single bonds between carbon atoms
‘-ol’ because there is a alcohol group attached
CH₃ — CH₂ — OH
IUPAC name: Ethanol
‘Eth-‘ because there are 2 carbons in given compound
‘-an-‘ because there single bonds between carbon atoms
‘-ol’ because there is a alcohol group attached
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Hi !
CH₃ - CH₂ - OH
OH - Functional group of Alcohol --> "ol"
No: of carbon atoms = 2 ---> - "eth"
Bond type - Single bond ---> "ane"
Hence,
The IUPAC name of the compound is --> Ethanol
CH₃ - CH₂ - OH
OH - Functional group of Alcohol --> "ol"
No: of carbon atoms = 2 ---> - "eth"
Bond type - Single bond ---> "ane"
Hence,
The IUPAC name of the compound is --> Ethanol
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