Concept explainers
a.
Interpretation:The given compoundis to be named.
Concept Introduction: The naming of carbon compounds is done according to IUPAC principles.
a.
Answer to Problem 3RQ
The name of the given compound is butan-1-ol.
Explanation of Solution
The main carbon chain is four atoms long, so the primary name becomes butane. The hydroxyl group is attached on the first carbon which adds the -1-ol suffix.
b.
Interpretation:The given compoundis to be named.
Concept Introduction: The naming of carbon compounds is done according to IUPAC principles.
b.
Answer to Problem 3RQ
The name of the given compound is propan-2-ol.
Explanation of Solution
The main carbon chain is three atoms long, so the primary name becomes propane. The hydroxyl group is attached on the second carbon which adds the -2-ol suffix.
c.
Interpretation:The given compoundis to be named.
Concept Introduction: The naming of carbon compounds is done according to IUPAC principles.
c.
Answer to Problem 3RQ
The name of the given compound is 2,3-dimethylpentane-1,5-
Explanation of Solution
The main carbon chain is five atoms long, so the primary name becomes pentane. The hydroxyl groups are attached on the first and fifth carbon which adds the -1,5-diol suffix. The methyl groups are attached on the second and third carbon which adds the 2,3-dimethyl- prefix.
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