Question
Chemistry Question on Nomenclature Of Organic Compounds
The correct IUPAC name of
A
4-Ethyl-1-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzene
B
1-Ethyl-4-Fluoro-3-nitrobenzene
C
3-Ethyl-6-Fluoronitrobenzene
D
5-Ethyl-2-Fluoronitrobenzene
Answer
4-Ethyl-1-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzene
Explanation
Solution
Based on lowest sum of locants,
4-Ethyl-1-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene