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CHM 102 Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C₆H₅-CH₂-CH₂-OH?
Options
A 2-Phenylethanol
B Phenethyl alcohol
C Benzyl alcohol
D Both A and B
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-Phenylethanol (IUPAC) and phenethyl alcohol (common) are correct. It has an OH on a two-carbon chain attached to a phenyl ring.

Hint

Not benzyl alcohol (that's C₆H₅CH₂OH).

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 792 of 1999
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