The $IUPAC$ name of the following structure $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CO-CH_2-CH_2OH$ is

  • A
    $5-$hydroxy-$2-$methylpentan-$3-$one
  • B
    $1-$hydroxy-$4-$methylpentan-$3-$one
  • C
    $4-$methyl-$3-$oxopentan-$1-$ol
  • D
    $2-$methyl-$5-$hydroxypentan-$3-$one

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