MCQ
IUPAC name of m-cresol is ____________ .
  • A
    3-chlorophenol
  • B
    benzene-1, 3-diol
  • C
    3-methoxyphenol
  • 3-methylphenol

Answer

Correct option: D.
3-methylphenol
(d) 3-methylphenol
Explanation:
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-OH is a functional group and -CH3 is the substituent.
We start numbering from the side of the main functional group -OH.
IUPAC name: 3-methyl phenol

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