Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical reaction?
A
2-methyl butan-2-ol
B
2-methyl propan-2-ol
C
pentan-2-ol
D
pentan-3-ol
Answer
pentan-2-ol
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (C) : pentane-2-ol