Question

Write IUPAC names of following alcohols.
$C{H}_3-\underset{C_2{H}_5}{\underset{|}{C}H}-\underset{OH}{\underset{|}{C}H}-C{H}_3$

Answer 1

The given compound contain 5 carbon atom in parent chain.

The $-OH$ group is attached to the second carbon atom.

Thus, the IUPAC name of the compound is 3-methylpentan-2-ol.