Classification and Nomenclature of Alcohols

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Classification and Nomenclature of Alcohols: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Alcohols, Benzylic Alcohols, Allylic Alcohols, Vinylic Alcohols, Classification of Alcohols, Alkanol, IUPAC Nomenclature of Alcohols, Common Names of Alcohols and, Classification of Monohydric Alcohol

Important Questions on Classification and Nomenclature of Alcohols

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The IUPAC name of the following compound is

 H2C=CCH2CH2CH2CH3|OH

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Which of the following compounds are primary alcohols.

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(ii)  H2C=CHCH2-OH

(iii)  CH3CH2CH2OH

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Which of the following compound has wrong IUPAC name?

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What is the molecular formula of methyl alchohol?

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Give the IUPAC name of the following compound :

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Which compound is a secondary alcohol?

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Write the IUPAC name for the following structural formula :

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Write the IUPAC name of the given compound :

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Give the IUPAC names to the following compounds:

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Why thio alcohols are called mercaptans?

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Why thio-alcohols are called mercaptans?

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The structure of pent-4-ene-2-ol is

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Alcohols containing two hydroxyl groups are known as _____.

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If a general formula is ROH, the compound is an:

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Give the examples for different types of allylic alcohols?

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what is the general formula for allylic alcohols?