What is the IUPAC name of tertiarybutyl alcohol?
2024
What is the IUPAC name of tertiarybutyl alcohol?
- A.
2-Methylpropan-2-ol
- B.
1-propylpropan-3-ol
- C.
1-Methylpropan-3-ol
- D.
1-ethylpropan-3-ol
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Correct answer: A
Tertiary butyl alcohol is tert-butanol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methylpropan-2-ol.