MCQ
The $\text{IUPAC}$ name of the following compound is:
  • $3-$cyclohexylpentan$-3-$ol
  • B
    $3-$cyclohexyl$,3-$hydroxypentane
  • C
    $3-$hydroxypentyl cyclohexane
  • D
    None of the above

Answer

Correct option: A.
$3-$cyclohexylpentan$-3-$ol
The $\text{IUPAC}$ name of the given compound is $3-$Cyclohexylpentan$-3-$ol.
The parent compound contains $5 C$ atoms and is named pentane.
A hydroxyl group is present at third $C$ atom.
Hence, the last alphabet $e$ of pentane is replaced with the suffix $-3-$ol.
A cyclohexyl ring is present as substituent at third carbon atom.

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