Question

$H_{3}C-\underset{OH}{\underset{|}{C}}H-C{H}_3$

${CH}_3-{CH}_2-{CH}_2-OH$

Two organic compounds are given,

$\left(a\right)$ What is the name of the functional group contained in these compounds?

$\left(b\right)$ Write the common name of the compound containing the functional group.

$\left(c\right)$ These compounds are examples of___________ isomerism.

$\left(d\right)$ Write the IUPAC name of any one of these compounds.

Answer 1

(a) Both the compounds contain alcohol functional groups.

(b) $H_{3}C-C{H}_2-C{H}_2-OH$

Common name: n-propanol

$H_{3}C-\underset{OH}{\underset{|}{C}}H-C{H}_3$

Common name: Isopropanol

(c) These compounds are examples of position isomerism.

(d) $H_{3}C-C{H}_2-C{H}_2-OH$

IUPAC name: Propan-1-ol

$H_{3}C-\underset{OH}{\underset{|}{C}}H-C{H}_3$

IUPAC name: Propan-2-ol