What is a correct IUPAC name for the following compound?
A)1,2-butanediol
B)isopropanol
C)1-propanol
D)1,2-propanediol
E)ethylene glycol

Question

What is a correct IUPAC name for the following compound? 
A)1,2-butanediol 
B)isopropanol 
C)1-propanol 
D)1,2-propanediol 
E)ethylene glycol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound has two carbon atoms and two hydroxyl groups, indicating that it is a diol. The longest continuous carbon chain is two carbons, and the two hydroxyl groups are attached to adjacent carbons. Therefore, the correct IUPAC name is 1,2-propanediol.

What Is a Correct IUPAC Name for the Following Compound