Which of the following is the correct name for the compound shown?

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The compound shown has a chlorine atom attached to a benzene ring, along with an amino group (NH2) attached to the benzene ring. The correct systematic name for this compound is 2-chloroaniline. Option A, 2-chlorophenol, has a hydroxyl group (-OH) instead of an amino group; Option B, 2-chlorotoluene, has a methyl group (-CH3) instead of an amino group; Option D, 1-chloroaniline, would indicate the chlorine atom is attached to the first carbon atom of the benzene ring, which is incorrect as it is attached to the second carbon atom.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Name for the Compound