Nomenclature of Bifunctional Alcohols

• Alkenols

  • Hydroxyl decides numbering
  • Example
    • CH3CH=CHCH2CH(OH)CH3 4-hexen-2-ol

• Alkynols

  • Hydroxyl decides the numbering
  • Example
    • 4-Hexyn-2-ol

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