Select the correct name for the following.
-$$\begin{array} { l }
\quad\quad\mathrm { O } \
\quad\quad\mathrm { || } \
\mathrm { H } - \mathrm { C } - \mathrm { OH }
\end{array}$$

Question

Select the correct name for the following.
-$$\begin{array} { l } 
\quad\quad\mathrm { O } \
\quad\quad\mathrm { || } \
\mathrm { H } - \mathrm { C } - \mathrm { OH }
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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Select the Correct Name for the Following $\begin{array} { l } \quad\quad\mathrm { O } \\\quad\quad\mathrm { || } \\\mathrm { H } - \mathrm { C } - \mathrm { OH }\end{array}$