Q.

The IUPAC name of the compound is CH3CH(C2H5)CH2CH(OH)CH3

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a

2-Ethylpentanol -2

b

4-Ethylpentanol-2 

c

 3-Methylhexanol-2

d

4-Methylhexanol-2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  • In parent compound 6 C and hydroxyl group is present by which we can conclude that it is a derivative of hexanol. In second, 2 C atom, hydroxyl group and in 4C atom methyl substituent is present.
  • The methyl group is present at fourth carbon and hydroxy group is present at second position.
  • The IUPAC name of the compound is CH3CH(C2H5)CH2CH(OH)CH3 is 4-Methylhexanol-2
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