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Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for C6H5-CH2-CH3?

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Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for C6H5-CH2-CH3?
  1. Ethylbenzene
  2. Phenylpropane
  3. Benzyl ethane
  4. Benzene ethyl

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for C6H5-CH2-CH3?
  • Step 1: Identify the molecular formula C6H5-CH2-CH3. This indicates that the compound has a phenyl group (C6H5) and an ethyl group (CH2-CH3).
  • Step 2: Recognize that the phenyl group (C6H5) is a benzene ring with one hydrogen removed, allowing it to bond with another group.
  • Step 3: Note that the ethyl group (CH2-CH3) is a two-carbon chain.
  • Step 4: Combine the names of the two groups. The phenyl group is attached to the ethyl group, so the compound is named Ethylbenzene.
  • Step 5: Confirm that Ethylbenzene is the correct IUPAC name for the compound.
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