Question

Write IUPAC name of the given compound.

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

Answer 1

In the given compound there are two $-OH$ groups and one methyl group present in the branch.

The priority will be given to the $-OH$ group present in the extreme right of the carbon chain.

The parent chain contain 4 carbon atoms. Thus the IUPAC name of the compound will be:

$2-methylbutane-1,3-diol$