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The IUPAC Name For The Compound ClCH2CH2OH Is? - Erudites Academy

The IUPAC name for the compound ClCH2CH2OH is?

by | Dec 10 | Chemistry WAEC | 0 comments

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.

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