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write the IUPAC name of the next homologous series of CH2-OH-CH2-CH3 write its molecular formula

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Answered by sahibmws
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Answer:OH-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3  ( 1 degree alcohol)

n-butyl alcohol (commomn name)

but-an- 1-ol (IUPAC name )

Explanation- because homologous series differ by -CH2 group.

Answered by Jasleen0599
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The IUPAC name of the next compound of the given homologous series is Butan-1-ol (CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-OH).

- The given compound is CH3-CH2-CH2-OH.

- Its name is propan-1-ol.

- It belongs to the alcohol homologous series.

- The next compound in this homologous series contains -CH2 group more than the compound.

- Hence, the compound next to propan-1-ol is butan-1-ol.

- Its formula is CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-OH which can also be written as C4H9OH.

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