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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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The best name for the following compound is :
Options
A 3-Methyl-bromobenene
B 3-Bromoaniline
C 3-Methylbromobenzene
D 3-Bromotoluene
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The compound is a toluene derivative with bromine at the meta position. The best IUPAC name is 3-bromotoluene (or m-bromotoluene).

Hint

What is the IUPAC name for methylbenzene with bromine?

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