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Question

Write IUPAC (systematic) names for the following alcohols:

Include stereochemistry if applicable.

Accepted Answer

a. 3-chloro-3-phenylpropan-1,2-diol
b. trans-cyclopentan-1,3-diol

Answer

a. 1-chloro-1-phenylpropan-2,3-diol
b. trans-cyclopentan-1,3-diol

Answer

a. 3-chloro-3-phenylpropan-1,2-diol
b. cis-cyclopentan-1,3-diol

Answer

a. 1-chloro-1-phenylpropan-2,3-diol
b. cis-cyclopentan-1,3-diol