Give IUPAC name of the compound given below.


According to IUPAC nomenclature, we start by selecting the longest Carbon chain in the given organic compound.


Here, the longest carbon chain is of 6 members, so we use hexane. (–OH) Alcohols are given priority over halogens (-Chloro here) according to IUPAC. So, here we start naming the chain from –OH side .


Combining these, we name the given organic compound as:


5-Chlorohexan-2-ol

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