Q. 12.66 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

A compound with the formula $C_5{H}_{10}O$ oxidizes to give $3-pen\tan one$. Draw the condensed structural formula and give the IUPAC name for the compound.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The IUPAC name of the compound is $3-pen\tan ol$ and the structural formula is

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Step 1: Given Information

We need to give the IUPAC name and have to draw the condensed structural formula for the compound.

Step 2: Explanation

We know that $2° alcohols$ oxidises to produce the corresponding ketones.

When we draw $3-pen\tan one$, we can conclude that how the structure of corresponding $2° alcohol$ looks.

As there is a hydroxy group on the chain, so we add an "ol" suffix and it is located on the $3rd$ carbon so we will add $"3-"$prefix as shown in diagram below

The IUPAC name of the corresponding alcohol is $3-pen\tan ol$.