JEE Main20198 Apr 2019Morning ShiftChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
The I U P A C name of the following compound is:
Options
- A4 - M e t h y l - 3 - h y d r o x y p n t a n o i c a c i d
- B4,4 - D i m e t h y l - 3 - h y d r o x y b u t a n o i c a c i d
- C2 - M e t h y l - 3 - h y d r o x y p e n t a n - 5 - o i c a c i d
- D3 - H y d r o x y - 4 - m e t h y l p e n t a n o i c a c i d
Correct answer
D. 3 - H y d r o x y - 4 - m e t h y l p e n t a n o i c a c i d
Step-by-step solution
3-Hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoic acid; - C O O H group is principal functional group.