Question

part a
(a)
spell out the full name of the compound.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the parent chain

The longest carbon chain has 4 carbons, so the parent chain is butane.

Step2: Identify the functional group and its position

The functional group is -OH (hydroxyl group), which makes it an alcohol. The -OH is on the second carbon.

Answer:

2 - butanol