JEE Advanced2009ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
The IUPAC name of the following compound, is
Options
- A4-bromo-3-cyanophenol
- B2-bromo-5-hydroxybenzonitrile
- C2-cyano-4-hydroxybromobenzene
- D6-bromo-3-hydroxybenzonitrile
Correct answer
B. 2-bromo-5-hydroxybenzonitrile
Step-by-step solution
Cyano group has the highest priority therefore, parent name must be benzonitrile. Br occurs at 2-position, and hydroxyl at 3-position, hence clockwise numbering will be the correct one.