We can also name compounds that contain a carbon-carbon double bond and an alcohol.  name the following compound.

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We can also name compounds that contain a carbon-carbon double bond and an alcohol.  name the following compound.

 

 

 

 
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A compound with double bond and -OH (alcohol) group are commonly known as enols .

For naming the compound, certain steps are to be followed:-

  • Select the longest chain i.e. princile carbon chain 
  • Numbering
  • Name - PWS (prefix + word root + suffix)
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