Chemistry - Nomenclature Question with Solution | TestHub
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: IUPAC name of is -hydroxyheptan--one.
Statement II: -oxoheptan--ol is the correct IUPAC name for the above compound.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Answer:
Solution:
Rule 1 :- The longest chain in the molecule will be the parent chain. So, the first thing one should do is to find the longest carbon chain in the molecule.
Rule 2 :- Find out all the substituents present on the carbon chain. It can be any- from methyl to any alcohol substituent.
Rule 3 :- Start numbering the parent chain from the end such that the substituent gets the lowest number. This is called the lowest locant rule.
Rule 4 :- If the substituent occurs more than one time, then the prefix di, tri or tetra is being used with the location of the carbon on which it is present.
Rule 5 :- If more than one substituents are present and they are different. So, these will be named in alphabetical order.
In the given compound, hydroxy group is given at position , there is keto group at position , carbon chain consists of carbon atoms, hence, it is heptane.
-Hydroxyheptan-- One is the correct IUPAC name.