Chemistry-Nomenclature

NEET Chemistry Nomenclature MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a compound where a chlorine atom is bonded to an sp2-hybridised carbon of an aromatic ring?

A

Chlorobenzene

B

Chlorocyclohexane

C

Vinyl chloride

D

Chloroethene

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, for mono halogen substituted derivatives of benzene, the IUPAC name is the same as the common name. Therefore, chlorobenzene is the correct IUPAC name for a chlorine atom bonded to an sp2-hybridised carbon of an aromatic ring.

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