Give the best name for the structure.

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The structure is 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (commonly known as TNT) which is used as an explosive. The correct name of the compound is based on the positions of the nitro (NO2) groups on the toluene ring, which are in the 2, 4, and 6 positions. Therefore, option (E) is the best choice as it correctly represents the structure and name of the compound. Option (A) represents a different compound with different substituents, option (B) represents a compound with amine (-NH2) groups instead of nitro groups and option (C) represents the correct parent compound but does not specify the positions of the substituents. Option (D) represents a compound with amine groups in the correct positions but does not have nitro groups.

Give the Best Name for the Structure