Question

What is the IUPAC name of phenylmethane?

• A. Benzyl alcohol
• B. Toluene
• C. Benzene methane
• D. Methylbenzene

Hint:

Toluene is the IUPAC name for phenylmethane. Remember that when a methyl group is attached to a benzene ring, the compound is called toluene.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Phenylmethane is a simple aromatic compound where a methyl group (CH\(_3\)) is attached to a benzene ring. The IUPAC name for this compound is toluene, as it consists of a methyl group (CH\(_3\)) attached to a benzene ring. - Option (A) is incorrect because benzyl alcohol has a hydroxymethyl group (-CH\(_2\)OH) attached to the benzene ring, not a methyl group.
- Option (C) is incorrect as "benzene methane" is not the IUPAC name for this compound.
- Option (D) is incorrect because methylbenzene is a less specific name for toluene. Toluene is the correct IUPAC name. Therefore, the correct answer is option (B).