What Is the Correct IUPAC Name for the Compound Given

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound given below?

• A)1-methyl-3-benzoic acid
• B)3-methyl-1-benzoic acid
• C)3-methylbenzoic acid
• D)3-methylbenzoate

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