Question

the iupac name of the following organic compound is

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a) 1, 3 - dibenzochloride
b) 1, 3 - dichlorobenzene
c) 1, 5 - dibenzochloride
d) 1, 2 - dichlorobenzene
e) 1, 5 - dichlorobenzene

Explanation:

• The compound is a benzene ring with two chlorine atoms as substituents.
• The prefix for two chlorine atoms is "dichloro -".
• The positions of the chlorine atoms on the benzene ring are 1 and 3.
• The base name is "benzene".

Answer:

B. 1, 3 - dichlorobenzene