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Give the IUPAC name for the following alcohols. Classify as primary or secondary or teritiary alcohol.
CH2=CHCH2CH2OH

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Solution

CH2=CHCH2CH2OH
In the given compound the OH group is attached to the primary carbon atom. Thus, it is a primary alcohol.
In the given compound the parent chain consists of 4 carbon atom and there is a double bond between carbon number 3 and 4.
Thus, The IUPAC name for this alcohol is 3buten1ol.

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