Question

give the iupac name for the following compound.
select the correct answer below:
3 - propanol
1 - propanol
1,2 - propanediol
1,3 - propenediol
none of the above.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the parent chain

The parent chain has 3 carbon atoms, so the base name is propane.

Step2: Identify the functional group

The functional group is -OH (hydroxyl group). For alcohols, the -OH group is given the lowest possible number. Here, the -OH is on the first carbon atom.

Answer:

1 - propanol