Q.
The IUPAC name of the following compound, is
A) 4-bromo-3-cynophenoal
B) 2-bromo-5-hydroxybenzonitrile
C) 2-cyano-4-hydroxybromobenzene
D) 6-bromo-3-hydroxybenzonitrile
Explanation
(b)
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Cyano group has the highest priority therefore, parent name must be benzonitrile. Br occurs at 2-position, and hydroxyl at 3-position, hence the IUPAC name is 2-bromo-5-hydroxy benzonitrile.
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