Question

Write the IUPAC names of the following compounds:
(i) \( \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \)
(ii) \( \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \)

Hint:

The IUPAC names for alcohols are based on the number of carbon atoms and the position of the hydroxyl group.

Answer 1

(i) IUPAC Name of \( \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \):
The IUPAC name of this compound is Ethanol (Ethyl alcohol), as it consists of a two-carbon chain with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the second carbon.
(ii) IUPAC Name of \( \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \):
The IUPAC name of this compound is Propan-1-ol, as it is a three-carbon alcohol with the hydroxyl group attached to the first carbon.