Q. Which of the following represents $neo -$pentyl alcohol?
A) $CH_{3}CH\left( CH_{3} \right)CH_{2}CH_{2}OH$
B) $\left( CH_{3} \right)_{3}C - CH_{2}OH$
C) $CH_{3}\left( CH_{2} \right)_{3}OH$
D) $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH(OH)C_{2}H_{5}$
Explanation
(b)
$\left( CH_{3} \right)_{3}C - CH_{2}OH$ is $neo$ -pentyl alcohol.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.