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Epichlorohydrin corresponds to which of the following compounds?

1. 3-Chloropropane
2. 3-Chloropropan-1-ol
3. 3-Chloro-1,2-epoxypropane
4. None of these

Correct answer: 3-Chloro-1,2-epoxypropane

Solution

Epichlorohydrin is 3-chloro-1,2-epoxypropane (chloromethyloxirane), ClCH2-CH(-O-)CH2 with an epoxide ring. It is not a simple chloropropane or chloropropanol.

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