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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct name for the compound HOCH₂CH₂OH?
Options
A Ethanol
B Ethylene glycol
C 1,2-Ethanediol
D Both B and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1,2-Ethanediol is the IUPAC name; ethylene glycol is the common name. It is a diol (two OH groups).

Hint

Used as antifreeze.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 392 of 1999
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