O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/11/M/J/19

Explanation
IUPAC Naming Rules for Alcohols Steps:
- Identify the longest carbon chain containing the OH group for each structure.
- Number the chain to give the OH the lowest position number.
- Name substituents alphabetically with prefixes.
- Verify if the given name matches the structure's features.
Why C is correct:
- Q's structure has the OH on the correct carbon of the parent chain with proper numbering and no naming errors, adhering to IUPAC rules.
Why the others are wrong:
- P is misnamed because the chain is numbered incorrectly, giving OH a higher position than possible.
- R is incorrect as it uses a wrong parent chain length, ignoring the longest carbon sequence with OH.
Final answer: C
Topic: Naming organic compounds
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