The ( IUPAC ) name of ( CH\_3CH(OH)CH\_2CH(CH\_3)CHO ) is | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

The $IUPAC$ name of $CH_3CH(OH)CH_2CH(CH_3)CHO$ is

A

$2$ -hydroxy- $4$ -methylpentanal

B

$4$ -hydroxy- $2$ -methylpentanal

C

$2$ -hydroxy- $4$ -menthylpentanal

D

$2$ -methylpent- $4$ -ol- $1$ -al

Answer

$4$ -hydroxy- $2$ -methylpentanal

Explanation

Solution

IUPAC name is- $4$ -hydroxy- $2$ -methyl pentanal