Question
Chemistry Question on antiseptics
The correct IUPAC name of the antiseptic chloroxylenol is
A
4-chloro-2, 5-dimethylphenol
B
5-chloro-3,4-dimethylphenol
C
4-chloro-3, 5-dimethylphenol
D
3-chloro-4, 5-dimethylphenol
Answer
4-chloro-3, 5-dimethylphenol
Explanation
Solution
Antiseptic chloroxylenol is 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, the IUPAC name of the structure shown in the image. 