What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

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The compound has a cyclobutane ring with two methyl groups and a hydroxyl group attached. The hydroxyl group is at the 2-position, so the name starts with "2-". The two methyl groups are both attached to the same carbon, so they are named as "2,2-dimethyl-". Finally, the compound has a hydroxyl group, so it is named as "cyclobutanol" with the prefix "2,2-dimethyl-". Therefore, the IUPAC name of the compound is 2,2-dimethylcyclobutanol (option E).

What Is the IUPAC Name for This Compound