8.5.4 - Nomenclature of Substituted Benzene Compounds
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What is the IUPAC name for methylbenzene?
💡 Hint: Think about the common name you know for methylbenzene.
What does 'meta' indicate in substituted benzene nomenclature?
💡 Hint: Remember the numbering of the carbons!
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Which of the following is a correct IUPAC name for a substituted benzene with two bromine atoms at positions 1 and 4?
💡 Hint: Recall what 'p' stands for in nomenclature.
True or False: The name 'aniline' refers to amino-benzene.
💡 Hint: Think about the common names for substituted benzene.
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Draw the structure of 2,6-dimethylphenol and explain its nomenclature.
💡 Hint: Break down the name into parts to help visualize the structure!
Given the compound 1-bromo-3-chlorobenzene, explain the reasoning behind the numbering of substituents.
💡 Hint: Recall the rule about numbering from the lowest substituent.
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