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Which is the correct IUPAC name for
$\text{CH}_3$

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For naming benzene derivatives, prioritize the substituents to get the lowest possible locants for the substituents.
Updated On: Jun 18, 2025
  • Methylchlorobenzene
  • Toluene
  • 1--Chloro-4--Methylbenzene
  • 1--Methyl--4--Chlorobenzene
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The Correct Option is D

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The correct IUPAC name is 1--Methyl--4--Chlorobenzene as it follows the naming rule for substituted benzene rings. The methyl group is at position 1, and the chlorine is at position 4. This name follows the correct order of substituent priority.
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