Question

What is IUPAC name for

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विकल्प

• 4-Hydroxybutanone

• 3-Keto-4-hydroxybutanone

• 2-Hydroxypetan-3-one

• 4-Hydroxypentanone

Answer 1

2-Hydroxypetan-3-one

Explanation:

The principal functional group is the ketone group (located at the C-3 on the five-carbon chain). The −OH group is considered a substituent at C-2.

The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxypentan-3-one.