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The IUPAC name of CH3−CHBr−CH2OH is:

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3-hydroxy 2-bromopropane
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2-bromopropan-1-ol
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2-bromo 3-propanol
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3-hydroxyisopropylbromide
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Solution

The correct option is B 2-bromopropan-1-ol

OH is principal functional group so it should get lowest possible locant.

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