Question

Name the following compound.

• A. 2-carboxyethyl-2-methyl propane
• B. tert-butyl alcohol
• C. 2-methyl pentan-1-ol
• D. 2,2-dimethyl propanol

Answer 1

The correct option is D 2,2-dimethyl propanol

Let's start with the longest chain as usual.

Remember that the longest chain should include the functional group always.

We would select the linear row of carbons now so that the 2 methyl groups would be at position 2.

So, the 2 methyl groups would become substituents.

Therefore, 2,2-dimethyl propanol