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Using IUPAC nomenclature rules, what is the name of the alcohol shown in the image?

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To name the compound shown in the image, we will follow the IUPAC nomenclature rules for alcohols.

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The structure is:

CH3∣H−C−CH−CH2−OH∣CH3\begin{array}{c} \quad CH_3 \\ \quad | \\ H - C - CH - CH_2 - OH \\ \quad | \\ \quad CH_3 \end{array}

  1. Identify the functional group.

    The compound contains an -OH group, which indicates it is an alcohol.

  2. Determine the longest continuous carbon chain that includes the carbon atom bonded to the -OH group.

    Number the carbon chain starting from the end closest to the -OH group to give the hydroxyl group the lowest possible number.

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