Which of the following is the correct structure for 2,3-dimethyl-2-butanol?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is the correct structure for 2,3-dimethyl-2-butanol?
  1. CH3C(CH3)(OH)C(CH3)CH3
  2. CH3C(CH3)C(OH)CH2CH3
  3. CH3C(OH)(CH3)C(CH3)CH3
  4. CH3C(CH3)C(CH3)CH2OH

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is the correct structure for 2,3-dimethyl-2-butanol?
  • Step 1: Identify the main chain of the molecule. In this case, it is a butanol, which means it has four carbon atoms in a straight chain.
  • Step 2: Number the carbon atoms in the main chain starting from one end. The numbering should start from the end closest to the hydroxyl (OH) group.
  • Step 3: Place the hydroxyl (OH) group on the second carbon atom, as indicated by the name '2-butanol'.
  • Step 4: Identify the 'dimethyl' part of the name. This means there are two methyl (CH3) groups attached to the carbon chain.
  • Step 5: Since it is '2,3-dimethyl', place one methyl group on the second carbon and another methyl group on the third carbon.
  • Step 6: Ensure that the final structure has the hydroxyl group on the second carbon with two methyl groups on the same carbon.
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