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The correct IUPAC name of the compound is:
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  1. 3-methylbutane-1,2-dial
  2. 2-methylbutane-3,4-diol
  3. Isopropyl butanol
  4. 3-methylbutane-1,2-diol

A
3-methylbutane-1,2-dial
B
3-methylbutane-1,2-diol
C
Isopropyl butanol
D
2-methylbutane-3,4-diol
Solution
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The correct IUPAC name of the compound is 3-methyl butane-1,2-diol.

A methyl substituent is present on third C atom and OH substituents are present on first and second C atoms.

Note: The longest chain of C atoms containing the OH group is selected as the parent alkane and numbered from the end closer to OH group.

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