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What is the IUPAC name of CH3(CH2)6-OC6H5?(a) Heptyl phenyl ether(b) 1-Phenoxyheptane(c) 1-Hepoxybenzene(d) Phenyl heptyl etherI got this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Nomenclature topic in division Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct answer is (B) 1-Phenoxyheptane

Best explanation: Since heptane is a LARGER GROUP than benzene, it is chosen as the PARENT hydrocarbon and the COMPOUND is named as an aryloxy derivative of heptane.



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