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Identify the correct name for the given compound:

Options

  1. Ap -nitrotoluene
  2. Bp -aminotoluene
  3. C3-aminostyrene
  4. 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

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