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The incorrect combination of names for isomeric alcohols with molecular formula `C_(4)H_(10)O` is/are

A

tert-butanol and 2-methylpropan-2-ol

B

tert-butanol and 1, 1-dimethylethan -1-ol

C

n-butanol and butan -1-ol

D

iso-butyl alcohol and 2-methylpropan-1-ol

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To solve the question regarding the incorrect combination of names for isomeric alcohols with the molecular formula \( C_4H_{10}O \), we need to identify the possible isomers of alcohols that can be formed with this molecular formula and their corresponding names. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Molecular Formula**: The molecular formula given is \( C_4H_{10}O \). This indicates that we are dealing with alcohols that have four carbon atoms. 2. **Draw the Structural Isomers**: We can have several structural isomers for alcohols with the formula \( C_4H_{10}O \): - **Butan-1-ol**: \( CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2OH \) - **Butan-2-ol**: \( CH_3-CH(OH)-CH_2-CH_3 \) (secondary alcohol) - **Isobutyl alcohol (2-methylpropan-1-ol)**: \( (CH_3)_2CH-CH_2OH \) - **Tert-butyl alcohol (2-methylpropan-2-ol)**: \( (CH_3)_3C-OH \) 3. **List the Names of the Isomers**: - Butan-1-ol (also known as n-butanol) - Butan-2-ol (secondary butanol) - Isobutyl alcohol (2-methylpropan-1-ol) - Tert-butyl alcohol (2-methylpropan-2-ol) 4. **Check the Given Combinations**: Now we need to check the combinations provided in the question to identify which ones are incorrect: - **Option 1**: 3rd butanol and 2-methylpropane-2-ol (this is actually tert-butyl alcohol) - **Option 2**: n-butanol and butan-1-ol (this is a repetition and thus incorrect) - **Option 3**: Isobutyl alcohol and 2-methylpropan-1-ol (this is correct) - **Option 4**: Butan-2-ol and 2-methylpropan-2-ol (this is correct) 5. **Identify the Incorrect Combination**: From the analysis, the incorrect combination is found in **Option 2**: n-butanol and butan-1-ol are the same compound. ### Final Answer: The incorrect combination of names for isomeric alcohols with the molecular formula \( C_4H_{10}O \) is **Option 2**: n-butanol and butan-1-ol.
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