Which of the following is also an acceptable name for 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene?
A) styrene
B) mesitylene
C) cumene
D) cymene
E) 1,3,5-xylene

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1,3,5-trimethylbenzene is more commonly known as mesitylene. Styrene is a completely different compound with the molecular formula C8H8, while cumene and cymene have different structures than 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene. 1,3,5-xylene is a similar compound with the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of the methyl groups.

Which of the Following Is Also an Acceptable Name for 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene