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}} $