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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the naming rules for organic compounds, the prefix "cyclo-" indicates a ring structure, and the suffix "-ol" indicates an alcohol functional group. The compound name "phenol" fits both of these criteria, as it is a ring structure (with the benzene ring) and has an alcohol functional group (-OH) attached to it. The other choices are not correct as they either do not have a ring structure (A and E) or have a different ring structure than the benzene ring (B and C).

What Is the Name for This Compound