Question

Write the IUPAC name of (CH3)2C(OH)CH2CHO??

Answer 1

Answer:

2-Methyl Butanal

Explanation:

When you draw it out the longest chain makes it a butane.

The OH is on the second carbon (not the first).

And there is a methyl group off the the same carbon as the OH (second carbon).

So we have 2-methyl-2-butanal. Butan-al for CHO radical.

Answer 2

Explanation:

3 - Hydroxy -3 -methylbutan-1- al