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How many chlorine atoms are present in one molecule of bithionol?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 6

Correct answer: 4

Solution

Bithionol is 2,2'-thiobis(4,6-dichlorophenol); each of the two phenol rings carries two chlorine atoms, giving four chlorine atoms in total.

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