Which of the following is the correct name for the compound shown?
A) 2-chlorophenol
B) 2-chlorotoluene
C) 2-chloroaniline
D) 1-chloroaniline

Question

Which of the following is the correct name for the compound shown? 
A) 2-chlorophenol 
B) 2-chlorotoluene 
C) 2-chloroaniline 
D) 1-chloroaniline

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound shown contains a benzene ring with a chlorine atom and an amino group attached to it. The correct naming convention for this compound requires the amino group to be given the priority over the chlorine atom, resulting in the name "2-chloroaniline." Option A is incorrect because it does not contain an amino group, and option B contains an additional methyl group attached to the benzene ring. Option D has the correct functional groups but the chlorine atom should be located at position 2, not 1.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Name for the Compound