The IUPAC name for the compound \(ClCH_{2}CH_{2}OH\) is

Chemistry WAEC 2017

The IUPAC name for the compound \(ClCH_{2}CH_{2}OH\) is

  • 1- chloropropanol
  • 2-chloropropanol
  • 1-chloroethanol
  • 2-chloroethanol checkmark

The correct answer is: D

Explanation

The parent chain for the compound is \(C_{2}H_{5}OH\) in which one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by the Cl atom. Giving the chlorine the highest number while naming, we have 2- chloroethanol.

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