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a number indicating the position of th
the base chain of this alcohol contains four

part b

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Explanation:

Step1: Identify the parent chain

The parent chain has 4 carbon atoms (butane). Since it is an alcohol, the suffix is -ol.

Step2: Locate the substituents

There is a methyl group ($-CH_3$) on the second carbon and a hydroxyl group ($-OH$) on the second carbon.

Step3: Name the compound

According to IUPAC rules, we list substituents in alphabetical order (methyl comes before the prefix from -ol). The name is 2 - methyl - 2 - butanol.

Answer:

2 - methyl - 2 - butanol