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CHM 102 Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct name for the compound with a chlorine substituent on an ethane chain?
Options
A Chloroethane
B Ethyl chloride
C Monochloroethane
D All of the above
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chloroethane (IUPAC) and ethyl chloride (common) are both correct names for CH₃CH₂Cl.

Hint

Halogen as a substituent.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 787 of 1999
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