Name the compound shown below.
A) 3-hydroxyethylhexan-3-ol
B) 3-ethylolpentan-2-ol
C) 3-ethylhexan-2,4-diol
D) 4-ethylhexan-3,5-diol

Question

Name the compound shown below. 
A) 3-hydroxyethylhexan-3-ol 
B) 3-ethylolpentan-2-ol 
C) 3-ethylhexan-2,4-diol 
D) 4-ethylhexan-3,5-diol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound shown has two hydroxyl (-OH) groups, indicating it is a diol. The longest continuous chain of carbons is six, making it a hexanol. The ethyl group is attached to the 3-carbon and the hydroxyl groups are on carbons 2 and 4, making the name 3-ethylhexan-2,4-diol.

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