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In chapter 5 the book lists two sets of names. Example what is the difference between methanol and methyl alcohol?

April 26, 2017book Chapter difference lists methanol Methyl names

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In chapter 5 the book lists two sets of names. Example what is the difference between methanol and methyl alcohol?

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One set is the IUPAC name and the other set is the common name. Methanol follows the IUPAC rules for naming while methyl alcohol is the common name.