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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