Question

what is the iupac name for the compound shown?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the parent chain

The parent chain is a five - membered cycloalkane (cyclopentane).

Step2: Identify the substituents

There are two substituents: a bromine atom (\(Br\)) and a hydroxyl group (\(OH\)).

Step3: Number the ring

We number the ring to give the lowest locants to the substituents. Since \(OH\) (an alcohol group) has higher priority than \(Br\) (halide), we start numbering from the carbon attached to \(OH\).

Step4: Name the compound

The name is formed by listing the substituents in alphabetical order (bromo before hydroxy) followed by the parent name. The locants are \(1\) for \(OH\) and \(2\) for \(Br\).

Answer:

2 - Bromocyclopentanol