Question: The IUPAC name of the following compound is :
4, 4-Dimethyl-3-hydroxybutanoic acid
2-Methyl-3-hydroxypentan-5-oic acid
3-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
4-Methyl-3-hydroxypentanoic acid
Correct Option: , 3
Solution:
3 -Hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoic acid
