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mundane
in Organic Chemistry

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Why is that isopropyl alcohol and s-butyl alcohol having just -CH2 difference, have different naming? 

Because of the CH2 difference, as you put it. They’re different compounds, hence different names, though it is worth noting that they are common but not preferred names (as per IUPAC). Are you familiar with the syntax used in naming (eg the difference between propyl and butyl, or iso and sec)?

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