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The IUPAC name of ethylidene chloride is -

1. 1-Chloroethene
2. 1-Chloroethyne
3. 1,2-Dichloroethane
4. 1,1-Dichloroethane

Correct answer: 1,1-Dichloroethane

Solution

The correct option, 1,1-Dichloroethane, accurately reflects the structure of ethylidene chloride, which has two chlorine atoms attached to the same carbon atom in a two-carbon alkane chain.

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