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What is the common name of Butan-1-ol?
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What is the common name of Butan-1-ol?

A.

Methanol

B.

Isobutyl alcohol

C.

n-Butanol (n-Butyl alcohol)

D.

None of the above

Correct option is C


Correct options: (c)
Explanation:
· Butan-1-ol is a straight-chain four-carbon alcohol.
· Its common names are:
· n-Butyl alcohol
· n-Butanol
❌ Why other options are incorrect
· (a) Methanol
· One-carbon alcohol (CH₃OH), unrelated.
· (b) Isobutyl alcohol
· Branched-chain alcohol (2-methyl-1-propanol), different structure.
�� Key Points
· Butan-1-ol = n-Butanol = n-Butyl alcohol
· Prefix “n-” indicates a normal (straight-chain) structure.

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