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The molecular formula of an alcohol is C_(4)H_(10)O. The locant number of its -OH group is 2. (i) Draw its structural formula. (ii) Give the IUPAC name. (iii) Is it saturated or unsaturated?

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SOLUTION :(i) `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-UNDERSET(OH)underset(|)(CH)-CH_(3)[C_(4)H_(10)O]-OH` group is placed in the secondary CARBON atom.
(ii) Butan-2-ol
(iii) In butan-2-al all bonds are single bonds. So, this is a saturated COMPOUNDS.


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