Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formulae.
CH3 – CHOH – CH3
Answer:
Propane-2-ol
Explanation: (i) The parent chain consists of three carbons so 'prop' is used and the numbering can be done from either left to right or right to left since this a symmetrical molecule.
(ii) On the second carbon, OH group is present which means alcohol group so the suffix used is 'ol'
