Which from following statements is TRUE for the molecule?
Which from following statements is TRUE for the molecule?
$-\mathrm{OH}$ is attached with $\mathrm{sp}^2$ hybrid carbon.
$-\mathrm{OH}$ is considered as principal functional group.
Molecular formula of this compound is $\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{H}_9 \mathrm{O}_2$.
IUPAC name of this compound is 2-hydroxypentan-3-one.
Solution
The ketone group is considered as principal functional group and hydroxyl group is considered as substituent while naming this organic compound. So, option (A) is false,
Molecular formula of this compound is $\mathrm{C}_5 \mathrm{H}_{10} \mathrm{O}_2$. So, option (B) is false.
$-\mathrm{OH}$ is attached with $\mathrm{sp}^3$ hybrid carbon. So, option (C) is false.
IUPAC name of this compound is 2-hydroxypentan-3-one. So, option (4) is true.
