What Is the IUPAC Name of the Following Compound

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?

• A) 4−methyl-4-penten-1-ol
• B) 2-methyl-1-penten-5-ol
• C) 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-pentene
• D) 4-methyl-5-penten-1-ol

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Definitions:

Hardness

A measure of a mineral's resistance to scratching, which aids in identifying minerals in field and lab settings.

Ionic

Relating to or involving ions, which are atoms or molecules with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Covalent

referring to chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Metallic

Having properties characteristic of metals, such as conductivity, malleability, and often a shiny appearance.