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What is the IUPAC name of CH3CH2OH?
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What is the IUPAC name of CH3CH2OH?
Ethanol
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What is the IUPAC name of CH3CH2OH?
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Step 1: Identify the molecular formula CH3CH2OH. This shows that the compound has carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).
Step 2: Count the number of carbon atoms in the formula. There are 2 carbon atoms (CH3 and CH2).
Step 3: Determine the functional group. The -OH group indicates that this compound is an alcohol.
Step 4: Use the number of carbon atoms to name the alcohol. With 2 carbon atoms, the base name is 'ethanol'.
Step 5: Combine the information to conclude that the IUPAC name of CH3CH2OH is ethanol.
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