MCAT Organic Chemistry Question 64: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 64
4. The IUPAC name of this molecule is:
- A. 2-methylcyclohexanol.
- B. m-methylphenol.
- C. p-methylphenol.
- D. 3-methylcyclohexanol.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
This molecule is a phenol, not a hexanol, because the cyclic group has aromatic double bonds rather than single bonds. The methyl group is separated from the hydroxyl carbon by one carbon in between, making this molecule m-methylphenol.