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Write the common (not systematic) name of each organic molecule. Hint: your answer should have more than one word.structure name

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Write the common (not systematic) name of each organic molecule.

Hint: your answer should have more than one word.

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Sure! Here are some common names for various organic molecules, organized by their typical structures. Keep in mind that the common names might not correspond directly to systematic IUPAC names.

  1. Methanol - Common name: Wood Alcohol
  2. Ethylene Glycol - Common name: Antifreeze
  3. Acetic Acid - Common name: Vinegar
  4. Benzene - Common name: Benzol
  5. Isopropanol - Common name: Rubbing Alcohol
  6. Ethyl Alcohol - Common name: Ethanol or Drinking Alcohol
  7. Cholesterol - Common name: Sterol
  8. Formaldehyde - Common name: Formalin
  9. Sodium Acetate - Common name: Sodium Salt of Acetic Acid
  10. Polyethylene - Common name: Plastic

These common names are widely recognized and often used in everyday contexts, distinct from their chemical nomenclature used in formal scientific literature.

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