Question

What is IUPAC name of following compound CH3CH2OH?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Hi friend,

Your answer:

Structure :-

CH₃ — CH₂ — OH

Its IUPAC name is - Ethanol.

Reason:-

‘Eth-‘ -> There are 2 carbons in given compound

‘-ane-‘ -> Single bond between carbon atoms

‘-ol’ -> Alcohol group attached

Hope it helps!