Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
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What is the IUPAC name of C₆H₅OCH₃?
- A
Methoxybenzene
- B
Phenoxymethane
- C
Methyl phenyl ether
- D
Phenyl methyl ether
The ether has a methoxy group (CH₃O-) attached to a phenyl group (C₆H₅), so it is methoxybenzene.
This name correctly identifies the compound as an ether with a methoxy group attached to a phenyl group, adhering to IUPAC naming conventions.
This name is misleading, as it suggests a different structure involving a phenyl group connected to a methane, rather than the correct methoxybenzene structure.
This term is not a standardized IUPAC name and can lead to confusion, as it does not reflect the proper nomenclature for the structure represented by C₆H₅OCH₃.
This option does not follow the IUPAC naming standards, leading to potential misinterpretation.
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