Question

(c) h₃c—ch₂—ch₂—ch—ch₂—ch₂—oh
h₂c—ch₃
spell out the full name of the compound.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the parent chain

The longest carbon chain containing the -OH group (alcohol functional group) has 7 carbon atoms. So, the parent chain is heptanol.

Step2: Locate the substituents

There is an ethyl group ($-CH_2CH_3$) attached to the 4th carbon atom of the parent chain.

Step3: Name the compound

The name of the compound is formed by stating the substituent (ethyl) with its position (4 -), followed by the parent chain name (heptanol).

Answer:

4 - ethylheptanol