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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with two OH groups on carbons 1 and 2 of ethane?
Options
A ethylene glycol
B ethanol
C 1,2-ethanediol
Correct Answer
D glycerol
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When an alcohol contains two OH groups, the suffix -diol is used with the alkane name. 1,2-ethanediol is the IUPAC name.

Hint

The alkane is ethane, and OH groups are on both carbons.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 3 of 1999
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