Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-OH?

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Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-OH?
  1. 2-Methylpropan-1-ol
  2. 2-Methylbutan-1-ol
  3. 3-Methylbutan-1-ol
  4. 1-Methylbutan-2-ol

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Q: Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-OH?
Solution: The compound has a hydroxyl group and the longest chain has four carbons, making it 3-Methylbutan-1-ol.
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