NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryPractice
What is the IUPAC name of given compound?
Options
- A3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5 hydroxymethylcyclohexyl)-2-phenylpropane nitrile
- B3-(4,5-dihydroxy-3 hydroxymethylcyclohexyl)-2-phenylpropane nitrile
- C5-(2-cyano-2-phenyl)ethyl-3-hydroxylmethylcyclohexane-1,2 diol
- D4-(2-cyano-2-phenyl)ethyl-6-hydroxylmethylcyclohexane-1,2 diol
Correct answer
A. 3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5 hydroxymethylcyclohexyl)-2-phenylpropane nitrile
Step-by-step solution
Principal function group = cyanide Suffix - Nitrile Word root - prop IUPAC Name: 3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-hydroxy methyl cyclohexyl)-2-phenyl propane nitrile