Question

A compound with the formula $C_5{H}_{10}O$oxidizes to give $3-pen\tan one$. Draw the condensed structural formula and give the IUPAC name for the compound.

Short answer

The IUPAC name of the compound is $3-pen\tan ol$and the structural formula is

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Step-by-step solution

Given Information

We need to give the IUPAC name and have to draw the condensed structural formula for the compound.

Explanation

We know that $2°alcohols$oxidises to produce the corresponding ketones.

When we draw $3-pen\tan one$, we can conclude that how the structure of corresponding $2°alcohol$looks.

As there is a hydroxy group on the chain, so we add an "ol" suffix and it is located on the $3rd$carbon so we will add $"3-"$prefix as shown in diagram below

The IUPAC name of the corresponding alcohol is$3-pen\tan ol$.