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What is the IUPAC name of glycerol?

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Propane-1,2-diol Propane-1,2,3-triol Correct Ethane-1,2-diol Propan-1-ol

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Glycerol (HO-CH₂-CH(OH)-CH₂-OH) has a 3-carbon chain with -OH groups on all three carbons, named propane-1,2,3-triol in IUPAC nomenclature.

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