Give the IUPAC name of CH3CH2CH2CH2CH(OH)CN

First count the longest chain of carbons (6), therefore hexane.OH group is on the 2nd carbon, therefore 2-hydroxy.CN is a nitrile group.
Put together: 2-hydroxyhexanenitrile.

MP
Answered by Meg P. Chemistry tutor

9046 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

How do you classify an alkene using Cahn-Ingold-prelog rules


Describe the effects of changing the temperature on a reaction using Le Chatelier's princriple


What's the difference between an electrophile and a nucleophile?


Why does ionization energy increase across a period?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning