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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 -CN group attached directly to a benzene ring?
Options
A Cyanobenzene
B Benzonitrile
Correct Answer
C Phenyl cyanide
D Benzyl nitrile
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzonitrile is the IUPAC and common name for C₆H₅-C≡N.

Hint

Aromatic nitrile.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 387 of 1999
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