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Question

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of the following structure

A

3 - chloro - 2 methyl cyclohexanol

B

2- methyl - 5 chloro cyclohexanol

C

1 - chloro - 4 methyl cyclohexanol

D

5 - chloro - 2 methyl cyclohexanol

Answer

5 - chloro - 2 methyl cyclohexanol

Explanation

Solution

$IUPAC$ name of the structure :

$5$ -chloro- $2$ -methyl cyclohexanol