Question

The $IUPAC$ name of the following compound is

• A. $2$-methyl-$5$-hydroxy-$3$-pentane
• B. $4$-methyl-$3$-oxo-$1$-pentanol
• C. $1$-hydroxy-$4$-methyl-$3$-pentanone
• D. $3$-keto-hexan-$1$-ol

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) $4$-methyl-$3$-oxo-$1$-pentanol