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Name the following compound:
CH3 - CH₂ - CH₂ - CH₂ - OH

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\qquad\qquad\huge\underline{{\sf Answer}}

Here we go ~

There are 4 carbon atoms in the chain, so it's prefix should be " But " and there are only sigma bonds, therefore the primary suffix will be " ane ", and the functional group attached to the end is " OH " denoting alcohol group, so the secondary suffix will be " ol "

Hence, the name of the compound will be ~


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \:Butan - 1 - ol

or simply


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: Butan ol

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