Question

Write the structural formula for the following IUPAC names:

Propan-2-ol

Answer 1

(1) Propan stands for 3 carbon atoms in a chain. Number the carbon atom in a chain as 1, 2, 3.

(2) ‘-ol’ stands for (-OH) hydroxyl group. The number assigned for the hydroxyl group is 2. Show the -OH group at C₂.

(3) Now satisfy the valencies of each carbon atom