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What is the trivial name of Ethane 1,2-di-ol?

Options

  1. AMethanol
  2. BGlycol
  3. Co-Toluic acid
  4. DGlycerol

Correct answer

B. Glycol

Step-by-step solution

The IUPAC name Ethane-1,2-diol corresponds to the chemical formula HO-CH₂-CH₂-OH . The common or trivial name for this compound is ethylene glycol, which is often referred to simply as glycol. Methanol is CH₃OH . Glycerol is propane-1,2,3-triol, with the formula HO-CH₂-CH(OH)-CH₂-OH . o-Toluic acid is 2-methylbenzoic acid. Answer: Glycol

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