What is the IUPAC name for the following compound? HOCH₂CH₂CH₂OH A) 1,2-butanediol B) isopropyl alcohol C) 1-propanol D) 1,3-propanediol E) 1,2-ethanediol

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The compound contains three carbon atoms, and it has three hydroxyl groups attached to them. The hydroxyl groups are on adjacent carbons, so the compound is a diol. Since there are two possible pairs of adjacent carbons, the compound could be either 1,2-propanediol or 1,3-propanediol. The IUPAC name for 1,3-propanediol is correct.

What Is the IUPAC Name for the Following Compound? HOCH2CH2CH2OH

What Is the IUPAC Name for the Following Compound? HOCH₂CH₂CH₂OH