Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C6H5-CH2-CHO?
Correct Answer: Benzylaldehyde
- Step 1: Identify the structure of the compound C6H5-CH2-CHO. The C6H5 part indicates a benzene ring.
- Step 2: Recognize that CH2-CHO indicates a -CH2- group attached to an aldehyde (-CHO) functional group.
- Step 3: Combine the two parts: the benzene ring (C6H5) is attached to a -CH2- group, which is then attached to an aldehyde.
- Step 4: Name the compound based on its structure. The benzene ring attached to a -CH2-CHO group is called Benzylaldehyde.
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