Question

IUPAC names of benzene derivatives are respectively:

• A. 4-Methoxytoluene; 3-Hydroxyaniline
• B. p-Methoxytoluene; m-Aminophenol
• C. 4-Methylanisole; 3-Aminophenol
• D. 4-Methylanisole; 3-Hydroxyaniline

Hint:

Use the lowest locants and ortho/meta/para notation for substituted benzene derivatives.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

First derivative: methyl at position 1 and methoxy at 4 → para → p-Methoxytoluene. Second derivative: hydroxyl at 1, amino at 3 → meta → m-Aminophenol.