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ChemistryNomenclatureIUPAC nomenclature of Aromatic/cyclic compoundsMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

The IUPAC name(s) of the following compound is(are) :

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Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
B, C
Solution:

Explanation :-        

To identify the IUPAC name(s) of the given compound . 

Concept :

This question is based on IUPAC nomenclature.

Solution:  

Numbering starts from the substituent that comes first alphabetically (chloro).

Methyl is at position 4 relative to chloro.

So the correct IUPAC name is: 1-Chloro-4-methylbenzene. (4-Chlorotoluene)

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Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:NomenclatureSubtopic:IUPAC nomenclature of Aromatic/cyclic compounds
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