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Give the structural formulas and IUPAC names as directed:
(a) Give the structural formula of the following organic compounds:
- 2-chlorobutane
- Methanal
- But-2-yne
(b) Give the IUPAC name of the following organic compounds:

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(a) Structural formulas:
1. 2-chlorobutane

2. Methanal

3. But-2-yne

(b) IUPAC names:
- Ethanoic acid
- Butan-2-ol
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