The IUPAC name for the compound ClCH₂CH₂OH is

Correct Answer is : 2-chloroethanol

The IUPAC name for the compound ClCH₂CH₂OH is

Correct Answer is : 2-chloroethanol

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WAEC Chemistry 2017 Paper

Question : 47

Total: 50

ClCH_{2}CH_{2}OH

1- chloropropanol
2-chloropropanol
1-chloroethanol
2-chloroethanol

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Solution:

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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