NOMECLATURE OF ALKANOLS

Alkanols like Hydrocarbons( alkanes/alkenes/alkynes) form a homologous series where:

(i)general name is derived from the alkane name then ending with “-ol”

(ii)the members have –OH as the fuctional group

(iii)they have the same general formula represented by R-OH where R is an alkyl group.

(iv) each member differ by –CH2 group from the next/previous.

(v)they show a similar and gradual change in their physical properties e.g. boiling and melting points.

(vi)they show similar and gradual change in their chemical properties.

E.g

write the structural formula of some alakanols