Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

An ester $X$ has the structural formula $\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{CH(CH}_3)\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_3$. $X$ may be made by heating an alcohol $Y$ under reflux with ethanoic acid and an acid catalyst. What is the correct name of $Y$?

  • Abutan-1-ol
  • Bbutan-2-ol
  • Cbutan-3-ol
  • Dmethylpropan-2-ol

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