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Organic Chemistry — Easy JEE chemistry MCQ

The IUPAC name of the compound $\text{CH}_3\text{-CH}(\text{OH})\text{-CH}_2\text{-CH}(\text{CH}_3)\text{-CHO}$ is:
  1. A. 4-hydroxy-2-methylpentanal
  2. B. 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanal
  3. C. 4-methyl-2-hydroxypentanal
  4. D. 2-methyl-4-hydroxypentanal

Solution

First, identify the principal functional group. The aldehyde (-CHO) has highest priority, so the chain is numbered starting from the aldehyde carbon. Numbering from CHO: - C1: CHO - C2: CH(CH₃) - C3: CH₂ - C4: CH(OH) - C5: CH₃ Substituents: - Methyl group at C2 - Hydroxyl group at C4 IUPAC name: **4-hydroxy-2-methylpentanal**

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The IUPAC name of the compound CH3-CH(OH)-CH2-CH(CH3)-CHO\text{CH}_3\text{-CH}(\text{OH})\text{-CH}_2\text{-CH}(\text{CH}_3)\text{-CHO} is:
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