What is the IUPAC name for this compound?
A)cyclopentanol
B)cyclohexanol
C)cyclobenzenol
D)phenol
E)glycerol

Question

What is the IUPAC name for this compound? 
A)cyclopentanol 
B)cyclohexanol 
C)cyclobenzenol 
D)phenol 
E)glycerol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound shown in the image is a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to it. This functional group is known as a phenol group. The correct IUPAC name for this compound is therefore "phenol". Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they refer to compounds with different ring sizes or structures. Option E, glycerol, is a compound with three hydroxyl groups but does not contain a benzene ring.

What Is the IUPAC Name for This Compound