MCQ
What is the $\text{IUPAC}$ name of the following compound$?\ \ce{CH_3​−CH_2−CH_2−OH}$
  • Propan$-1-ol$
  • B
    Propan$-2-ol$
  • C
    Propane$-1-ol$
  • D
    Ethane$-2-ol$

Answer

Correct option: A.
Propan$-1-ol$
In this compound, the number of carbon atoms is $3.$ So, the parent alkane is propane.
The functional group present is $−OH$ i.e alcohol$. −OH$ is present at the first carbon atom.
Thus the $\text{IUPAC}$ name is Propan $- 1 - ol.$

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