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Multiple choice chemistry derivatives of hydrocarbons alcohol nomenclature of alcohols and phenols introduction to alcohols
The IUPAC name of : $CH _3 - \overset{CH _3\!\!\!\!\!}{\overset{|}{C}} - \overset{O}{\overset{||}{C}} - CH _2 - CH _2 OH$
  1. 1-hydroxy-4- methylpentan-3-one

  2. 2-methyl-5-hydroxypentane-3-one

  3. 4-methyl-3-oxopentan-1-ol

  4. Hexan-1-ol-3-one

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The longest chain containing the ketone and alcohol groups is 5 carbons. The ketone is at position 3 and the alcohol at position 1, with a methyl group at position 4.