Question

$C{H}_3-C{H}_2-\stackrel{OH}{\stackrel{|}{C}H}-C{H}_2-C{H}_2-\underset{C{H}_3}{\underset{|}{C}H}-C{H}_2-C{H}_3$

The IUPAC name of the compound is:

• A. 6-methyl-3-hexanol
• B. 6-Methyl-3-octanol
• C. 1-methyl-4-hexanol
• D. 4-methyl-1-octanol

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

6-Methyl-3-octanol

The parent chain will be of 8 carbons. The funtional group is $-OH$, so the name of the parent chain will be octanol.

The numbering will start from left side, $-OH$ will get number 3 and $-C{H}_3$ will get number 6.

Therefore, IUPAC name is 6-Methyl-3-octanol.

Option B is correct.