Correct IUPAC naming of the given compound is?
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The question asks for the correct IUPAC name for a given chemical structure, which includes a carboxylic acid group and an alcohol group. The focus is on understanding chemical nomenclature.
Answer
5-hydroxy-3,4-diethylhexanoic acid
The final answer is 5-hydroxy-3,4-diethylhexanoic acid
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The final answer is 5-hydroxy-3,4-diethylhexanoic acid
More Information
The compound has a six-carbon chain with a hydroxyl group on the fifth carbon and ethyl groups on the third and fourth carbons.
Tips
A common mistake is not identifying the correct longest chain or incorrectly numbering it, resulting in incorrect locants for the substituents.
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