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The name of the compound :
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  1. Pentan-1-ol
  2. Pentan-4-ol
  3. Pentan-2-ol
  4. None of these

A
Pentan-2-ol
B
Pentan-1-ol
C
Pentan-4-ol
D
None of these
Solution
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The correct option is B Pentan-2-ol
The given compound has a chain of five carbon atoms and hydroxy group as the functional group.

The numbering is done from the end closer to the carbon having -OH group.

Therefore, the compound is pentan-2-ol.

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