Ethylene Glycol Is the Common Name for the Compound with the Structure

question 39

Multiple Choice

Ethylene glycol is the common name for the compound with the structure: HOCH₂CH₂OH.What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

• A)1,2-diethanol
• B)1,2-phenol
• C)propanol
• D)dihydroxyethane
• E)1,2-ethanediol

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