Carboxylic Acids Question 142
Question: The name of the compound having the structure $ ClCH_2CH_2COOH $ is
[MP PET 1993]
Options:
A) 3-chloropropanoic acid
B) 2-chloropropanoic acid
C) 2-chloroethanoic acid
D) Chlorosuccinic acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ \underset{\text{3 chloro propanoic acid}}{\mathop{Cl-\underset{3}{\mathop{C}}H_2-\underset{2}{\mathop{C}}H_2-\underset{1}{\mathop{C}}OOH}} $