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What is the common name of CH₂OH-CHOH-CH₂OH?

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Ethylene glycol Propylene glycol Isopropyl alcohol Glycerol Correct

CH₂OH-CHOH-CH₂OH is a trihydric alcohol with three -OH groups on a 3-carbon chain, commonly known as glycerol.

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