Identify the compound: The structure C₆H₅–CO–CH₃ corresponds to which named aromatic ketone? Recognize common IUPAC/trivial names used in introductory organic chemistry. Choose the correct name.
IIT JEE
Chemistry
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ABenzaldehyde
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BAcetophenone
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CBenzophenone
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DToluene
Answer
Correct Answer: Acetophenone
Explanation
Reasoning
- C6H5–CO–CH3 is an aromatic ketone with acyl = benzoyl and alkyl = methyl.
- Common name: Acetophenone (IUPAC: 1-phenylethan-1-one).
- Benzaldehyde is C6H5–CHO; benzophenone is C6H5–CO–C6H5; toluene is C6H5–CH3.
Final AnswerAcetophenone.