What Is the IUPAC Name of the Following Compound

question 89

Multiple Choice

What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?

• A) (
• R)-2,2-dimethyl-3-pentanol
• B) (
• S)-2,2-dimethyl-3-pentanol
• C) 1-tert-butyl-1-propanol
• D) (
• S)-4,4-dimethyl-3-pentanol

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Definitions:

Cis-1,4-Dipropylcyclohexane

A cyclohexane derivative where two propyl groups are positioned on the same side of the cyclohexane ring at the 1st and 4th positions.

Stable Conformation

A molecular arrangement that is in a low energy state, making it less reactive and more resistant to changes.

Cis-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane

An organic compound where two methyl groups are positioned on the same side of a cyclohexane ring, affecting its chemical and physical properties.

Stable Conformation

A molecular structure that is in a state of minimum energy and resists change.