Select the correct IUPAC name of the following compound :

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3-Hydroxy-6-methyloctane

3-Methyl-6-hydroxyoctane

6-Hydroxy-3-methyloctane

6-Methyl octan-3-ol

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

OH is alcoholic group(-ol) the lowest location of OH is ‘3’. So, methyl is at locant '6'.

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