What is the IUPAC name for the following compound? a) 4-methyl-1-penten-2-ol b)...

Question:

What is the IUPAC name for the following compound?

a) 4-methyl-1-penten-2-ol

b) 2-methyl-4-penten-2-ol

c) 4-methyl-1-penten-4-ol

d) 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-1-pentene

e) 4-penten-2-methyl-2-ol

Alcohols

Organic molecules that contain the hydroxyl group are called alcohols. Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary depending on the alkyl substitution present on the carbon atom bearing the hydroxyl group.

Answer and Explanation: 1

The first thing that we will do is to find the longest chain of carbon atoms. The longest chain contains 5 carbon atoms.

Next, we will number...

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