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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with a benzene ring and a carboxylic acid group?
Options
A Benzoic acid
Correct Answer
B Benzaldehyde
C Phenol
D Benzene carboxylic acid
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

C₆H₅COOH is benzoic acid, the common and IUPAC-accepted name for benzene with a carboxylic acid.

Hint

Aromatic carboxylic acid.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 358 of 1999
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