Question

Write the structural formula and IUPAC name of the alcohol having molecular formula C₄H₁₀O which does not undergo oxidation under normal condition.

Answer 1

IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-2-propanol

Structural formula:

\[\begin{array}{cc}
\phantom{....}\ce{CH3}\\
\phantom{.}|\\
\ce{CH3 - C - OH}\\
\phantom{.}|\\
\phantom{....}\ce{CH3}\\
\end{array}\]