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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 C₆H₅CH₂OH?
Options
A Phenol
B Benzyl alcohol
C Phenylmethanol
Correct Answer
D Cyclohexanol
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phenylmethanol is the IUPAC name (common: benzyl alcohol). The -OH is on a CH₂ attached to the ring, not directly on the ring.

Hint

Alcohol not directly attached to the benzene ring.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 381 of 1999
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