What is the name for this compound?
A)4-bromo-1-ethyl-5-phenol
B)6-bromo-3-ethylphenol
C)2-bromo-5-methylphenol
D)2-bromo-5-ethylcyclohexanol
E)2-bromo-5-ethylphenol

Question

What is the name for this compound? 
A)4-bromo-1-ethyl-5-phenol 
B)6-bromo-3-ethylphenol 
C)2-bromo-5-methylphenol 
D)2-bromo-5-ethylcyclohexanol 
E)2-bromo-5-ethylphenol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound has a bromine atom bonded to a carbon in a phenyl ring, an ethyl group attached to the phenyl ring at the 5 position, and a hydroxyl group attached to the phenyl ring at the 2 position. Therefore, its name is 2-bromo-5-ethylphenol. None of the other choices match this structure.

What Is the Name for This Compound