What is the IUPAC of the following compound?
S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-pentanol
R)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-pentanol
R)-4,4-Dimethyl-3-pentanol
S)-1-tert-Butyl-1-propanol

Question

What is the IUPAC of the following compound? 
S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-pentanol 
R)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-pentanol 
R)-4,4-Dimethyl-3-pentanol 
S)-1-tert-Butyl-1-propanol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The prefix "R" indicates the stereochemistry of the chiral center at the third carbon, which has two methyl groups attached to it. The name of the compound is 2,2-dimethyl-3-pentanol, and the alcohol functional group takes priority over the methyl substituents. The stereochemistry is determined based on the priority of the substituents attached to the chiral center, with the higher priority groups (OH and H) being on opposite sides in an "R" configuration.

What Is the IUPAC of the Following Compound