What is the IUPAC name of isopropyl alcohol?
Correct answer: A. 2-propanol
- A. 2-propanol
- B. 1- propanol
- C. 2 - ethanol
- D. 2 - propane-1-ot
Explanation
Reason: Isopropyl alcohol is another name for 2-propanol.
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