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What is the IUPAC name for the compound C2H5OH?
What is the IUPAC name for the compound C2H5OH?
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What is the IUPAC name for the compound C2H5OH?
Ethanol
Ethylene
Ethane
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C2H5OH is ethanol, which is an alcohol with two carbon atoms.
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Q: What is the IUPAC name for the compound C2H5OH?
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C2H5OH is ethanol, which is an alcohol with two carbon atoms.
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Step 1: Identify the molecular formula given, which is C2H5OH.
Step 2: Break down the formula: C2H5 indicates there are 2 carbon atoms (C) and 5 hydrogen atoms (H).
Step 3: The 'OH' part indicates the presence of a hydroxyl group, which is characteristic of alcohols.
Step 4: Count the total number of carbon atoms. Here, there are 2 carbon atoms.
Step 5: Since there are 2 carbon atoms and it has an alcohol functional group (OH), we can determine the name.
Step 6: The IUPAC name for a 2-carbon alcohol is ethanol.
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