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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · General Organic Chemistry

The IUPAC name of Diacetone alcohol is

  1. A 4-Hydroxypentane-2,4-dione
  2. B 3-Hydroxy pentane-2,4-dione
  3. C 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl pentan-2-one
  4. D 4-Hydroxy-3-methyl pentan-2-one
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Correct Answer

(C) 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl pentan-2-one

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The structural formula of Diacetone alcohol is So the IUPAC name of this structure will be 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one