is properly named:
A)1,2-Cyclohexanediol
B)1,6-Cyclohexanediol
C)(1R,2
R)-1,2-Cyclohexanediol
D)(1R,2
S)-1,2-Cyclohexanediol
E)(1S,2
S)-1,2-Cyclohexanediol

Question

is properly named:
A)1,2-Cyclohexanediol 
B)1,6-Cyclohexanediol 
C)(1R,2
R)-1,2-Cyclohexanediol 
D)(1R,2
S)-1,2-Cyclohexanediol 
E)(1S,2
S)-1,2-Cyclohexanediol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The name TB5902_00 indicates that this is a compound with a specific identifier assigned by a manufacturer or supplier. The correct name for this compound is (1R,2S)-1,2-Cyclohexanediol, which is the most likely option given the stereochemistry specified in the name. The other options do not match the stereochemistry specified in the name or are different compounds altogether.

Is Properly Named