Chemistry · Nomenclature (Trivial and IUPAC)

The correct IUPAC name of the above given compound is:

The correct IUPAC name of the above given compound is:

  • A. 2-epoxy-1-chloropropane
  • B. 1,2-epoxy-1-chloropropane
  • C. epoxy-1-chloropropane
  • D. 3-Chloro-1,2-epoxypropane

Step-by-step solution

The compound consists of a three-carbon chain with an epoxide bridge between carbons 1 and 2 and a chlorine substituent on carbon 3. According to IUPAC nomenclature, the parent chain is propane, the epoxy group is named as a prefix with locants indicating the oxygen bridge (1,2-epoxy), and the chloro substituent receives the lowest possible locant (3). Therefore, the correct name is 3-chloro-1,2-epoxypropane.
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