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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 CH₂Cl₂?
Options
A Methylene chloride
B Dichloromethane
Correct Answer
C Carbon dichloride
D Methyl chloride
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dichloromethane is the IUPAC name (common: methylene chloride).

Hint

Two chlorine atoms on methane.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 398 of 1999
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