What will be the primary suffix for the given compound?
$C H_{3} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - O H$

-ane

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-ene

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-yne

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-ol

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Solution

The correct option is A -ane
Primary suffix is defined by the number of bonds present between carbon-carbon atoms. All bonds are single here i.e., the molecule is saturated. So, -ane is used as the primary suffix.

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What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?
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The IUPAC Name for the compound

$C H_{3} - C H = C H - C H_{2} - C | | O - C H_{2} - C O O H$ is

C H_{3} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - O H

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