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The IUPAC name for the compound \(ClCH_{2}CH_{2}OH\) is

The IUPAC name for the compound \(ClCH_{2}CH_{2}OH\) is
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  • A 1- chloropropanol
  • B 2-chloropropanol
  • C 1-chloroethanol
  • D 2-chloroethanol
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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 smallest number while naming, we have 1- chloroethanol.

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