Question

Write the IUPAC manes of the given compound-
CH3-CH-C-CH3
OH. OH24.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The compound has 2 alcohol groups at C-2 positions on both the sides. From this point we can not say from where to start numbering. But if we number from right hand side there is also a methyl group at C-2 position. So we art number from right hand side. Since there are two alcoholic group, we use suffix "dlol" Thus IUPAC name is: 2-Methyl-2,4 pentanediol