Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Identify the correct name for the given compound:
Options
- Ap -nitrotoluene
- Bp -aminotoluene
- C3-aminostyrene
- Dp -nitrostyrene
Correct answer
D. p -nitrostyrene
Step-by-step solution
The given compound consists of a benzene ring with two substituents: a vinyl group ( -CH=CH₂ ) and a nitro group ( -NO₂ ). The parent compound, a benzene ring attached to a vinyl group, is commonly known as styrene. The nitro group is located at the para position (position 4) relative to the vinyl group. Therefore, the correct IUPAC/common name for the compound is p -nitrostyrene. Answer: p -nitrostyrene