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The name of the compound having the stru...

The name of the compound having the structure
`ClCH_(2) CH_(2)`COOH is

A

3-chloropropanoic acid

B

2-chloropropanoic acid

C

2-chloroethanoic acid

D

Chlorosuccinic acid

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The correct Answer is:
A
The compound by IUPAC rules has the name 3-chloro propanoic acid.
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