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Which formula represents 1,2-ethanediol?

1
C2H4OH)2
2.
C3H5(OH)3
3.
Ca(OH)2
4.
CO(OH)3

User Reming Hsu
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Answer:

1) C2H4(OH)2

Step-by-step explanation:

A 1,2-ethanediol has an ethane structure consisting of two Carbon atoms with a hydrogen from each carbon substituted by a hydroxyl group. This makes it a 1,2-diol.

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