Question

Give the complete IUPAC name and the common name for each of the following compounds:

a) IUPAC: CH₃CH₂CH₂OH (1-Propanol), Common: Propyl alcohol
b) IUPAC: CH₃COCH₃ (Propanone), Common: Acetone
c) IUPAC: CH₃CH₂COOH (Propanoic acid), Common: Propionic acid
d) IUPAC: CH₃CH₂CHOHCH₃ (2-Butanol), Common: Secondary butyl alcohol

Answer 1

The IUPAC names and common names for the given compounds are provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

The IUPAC name for each of the compounds mentioned is as follows:

• a) IUPAC: 1-Propanol, Common: Propyl alcohol
• b) IUPAC: Propanone, Common: Acetone
• c) IUPAC: Propanoic acid, Common: Propionic acid
• d) IUPAC: 2-Butanol, Common: Secondary butyl alcohol

These compounds can be named using the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) system, which provides a standardized way to name chemical compounds.

The common names are often used in everyday usage and may vary depending on the region or industry.