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What is the base compound when naming benzene derivatives with a common name?

Options

  1. AThe substituent
  2. BBenzene itself
  3. CThe longest carbon chain
  4. DThe functional group

Correct answer

B. Benzene itself

Step-by-step solution

When naming benzene derivatives with a common name, benzene itself is considered the base compound.

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