JAMB Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 1

Question 1 of 36 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The formula CH₃CH(Cl)CH(OH)CH₃ represents

A. 3-chlorobutan-2-olCorrect
B. 2-chlorobutan-3-ol
C. 3, 2 chlorobutanol
D. 3-hydroxo-2-chlorobutane

Explanation

Since the hydroxyl functional group is closer to the right end, the chain is named from the right; the correct name is 3-chlorobutan-2-ol.

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