MCQ
The correct IUPAC name of the compound is?

  • A
    2-ethyl-1-chlorocyclohexanol.
  • B
    4-chloro-5-ethylcyclhexanol.
  • C
    4-hydroxy-2-ethyl-1-chlorocycloheane.
  • D
    4 chloro-3-ethylcyclohexanol.

Answer

  1. 4 chloro-3-ethylcyclohexanol.

Explanation:

-OH group is given preference over Cl group so, 1 number to carbon attach to -OH group

so, 4-chloro-3 ethyl-cyclohexan -1-ol.

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