JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question
Given below are two statements: Statement I: IUPAC name of HO–CH₂–(CH₂)₃–CH₂–COCH₃ is 7-hydroxyheptan-2-one. Statement II: 2-oxoheptan-7-ol is the correct IUPAC name for above compound. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer: (C)
Solution
The ketone group takes priority over the alcohol, so the compound is named as a ketone with a hydroxy prefix:
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