What is the IUPAC name of tertiarybutyl alcohol?

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What is the IUPAC name of tertiarybutyl alcohol?

  1. A.

    2-Methylpropan-2-ol

  2. B.

    1-propylpropan-3-ol

  3. C.

    1-Methylpropan-3-ol

  4. D.

    1-ethylpropan-3-ol

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Correct answer: A

Tertiary butyl alcohol is tert-butanol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methylpropan-2-ol.

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