The correct IUPAC name of the following structure is :

1-hydroxy-3-(3-methoxypropyl)-pent-4-enoate

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Methyl-3-(3-hydroxypropyl)-pent-4-enoate

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1-hydroxy-hex-4-(eth-2-enyl)-enoate

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Methyl-3-(3-hydroxypropyl)-pent-4-enoate
Here the principal functional functional group is ester.
Assigning Locants :
Numbering is done from that side of the chain which gives the lowest locant to the principal functional group followed by multiple bonds.

The correct IUPAC name is Methyl-3-(3-hydroxypropyl)-pent-4-enoate

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