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

    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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