Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

C6H5-OH - Its IUPAC name

  1. Phenol

  2. Hydroxy Benzene

  3. Benzene alcohol

  4. all the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

C6H5-OH is phenol. The correct IUPAC systematic name is hydroxybenzene, where the -OH substituent is named as 'hydroxy' attached to benzene. 'Phenol' (A) is the accepted common name but not the systematic IUPAC name. 'Benzene alcohol' (C) is incorrect terminology.

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