NEET2021ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound formed in the following chemical reaction?
Options
- A2 -methyl propan- 2 -ol
- Bpentan- 2 -ol
- Cpentan- 3 -ol
- D2 -methylbutan- 2 -ol
Correct answer
D. 2 -methylbutan- 2 -ol
Step-by-step solution
The compound contain four carbons in the Longest chain, main functional group is alcohol (suffix name ol) and methyl group attached at 2 nd  position. Hence, the IUPAC Name is 2   -methylbutan- 2 -ol