MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Identify the IUPAC name of the compound.
Options
- ACyclobutanol
- B2-Methoxypropane
- C2-Methylcyclobutanol
- D2-Hydroxyethylcyclopentane
Correct answer
C. 2-Methylcyclobutanol
Step-by-step solution
The given compound contains a four-membered carbon ring, which is a cyclobutane ring. The principal functional group is the hydroxyl group ( -OH ), so the parent name is cyclobutanol. The carbon atom attached to the -OH group is assigned position 1 . There is a methyl group ( -CH₃ ) attached to the adjacent carbon atom. To give the lowest possible locant to the substituent, this carbon is assigned position 2 . Combining these parts, the IUPAC name of the compound is 2-Methylcyclobutanol. Answer: 2-Methylcyclobutano