ClCH2CH2OH |
A. 1- chloropropanol
B. 2-chloropropanol
C. 1-chloroethanol
D. 2-chloroethanol
Correct Answer: Option C
C. 1-chloroethanol
Explanation
The parent chain for the compound is C2H5OH in which one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by the Cl atom. Giving the chlorine the smallest number while naming, we have 1- chloroethanol.