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The I U P A C name of the following compound is:

Options

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.

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