What is the IUPAC name of: CICH2CH2COOH?
Correct answer: A. 3-Chloropropanoic acid
- A. 3-Chloropropanoic acid
- B. 2-Chloropropanoic acid
- C. 2-Chloro-1-propanoic acid
- D. Propyl carboxylic acid chloride
Explanation
The IUPAC name of the compound CICH₂CH₂COOH is 3-Chloropropanoic acid. Here's the explanation:- The longest carbon chain in the compound contains three carbon atoms, so it is a propanoic acid.- The chlorine atom is attached to the third carbon atom in the chain, so it is named as 3-chloro.- The carboxyl group (-COOH) is attached to the first carbon atom in the chain, which is indicated by the name propanoic acid.Therefore, the correct IUPAC name for the compound CICH₂CH₂COOH is 3-Chloropropanoic acid.
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