Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Sections 20.1-20.14 - Exercises - Cumulative Problems - Page 997: 95c

Answer

This is an aromatic compound (it has a benzene ring with alkyl substituents). Its name is $1-ethyl-3-methylbenzene$ (also named as $m-ethylmethylbenzene$).

Work Step by Step

The compound has a benzene ring and alkyl substituents. So it is an aromatic compound. It has an ethyl group at position 1 and a methyl group at position 3. This can also be designated as the $-m$ configuration. Hence, its name is $1-ethyl-3-methylbenzene$ (also named as $m-ethylmethylbenzene$)
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