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The IUPAC name of CH3CH(OH)CH2CH2COOH is:

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a

1-carboxybutan-4-ol

b

1-carboxybutan-3-ol

c

4-carboxybutan-2-ol

d

4-hydroxy pentanoic acid

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Carboxylic acids are given more preference than OH, Hence least number is given in such a way that Carboxylic acid is given smallest number.

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