Practice question
Question
What is the total number of carbon atoms in CH₃-CH(OH)-CH₂-CH(OH)-CH₃?
Explanation
Pentane-2,4-diol (CH₃-CH(OH)-CH₂-CH(OH)-CH₃) has a 5-carbon chain, as counted from one end to the other: CH₃-CH-CH₂-CH-CH₃.
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