Question

The `IUPAC` name of the compound
`CH_(3)underset(OH)underset(|)(CH)CH_(2)-underset(OH)underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|4)(C)-CH_(3)`
is
A. 1,1-Dimethylbutane-1,3-diol
B. 4-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
C. 2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
D. 1,3,-Trimethylpropane-1,3-diol

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
`{:(" "CH_(3)),("5 4 3 2| 1"),(CH_(3)-CH-CH_(2)-C-CH_(3)),(" | |"),(" OH OH"),(" 2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol"):}`