Asked by Malcolm Phipps on Sep 27, 2024
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Which of the following is also an acceptable name for 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene?
A) styrene
B) mesitylene
C) cumene
D) cymene
E) 1,3,5-xylene
Trimethylbenzene
This is an aromatic hydrocarbon with three methyl groups attached to its benzene ring, often found in petroleum and used as a solvent or chemical intermediate.
Acceptable Name
A name for a chemical compound that conforms to the nomenclature rules established by the relevant scientific body, such as IUPAC, and is universally recognized.
- Master the rules for the nomenclature of aromatic compounds, including aspects related to positional isomers.
Verified Answer
AB
Annie Baker2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
1,3,5-trimethylbenzene is more commonly known as mesitylene. Styrene is a completely different compound with the molecular formula C8H8, while cumene and cymene have different structures than 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene. 1,3,5-xylene is a similar compound with the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of the methyl groups.
Learning Objectives
- Master the rules for the nomenclature of aromatic compounds, including aspects related to positional isomers.