Consider the following structure:Which one of the following is an appropriate name of above compound?
Correct answer: D. Picric acid
- A. 1,3,6-Trinitrophenol
- B. m-Nitrophenol
- C. Tartaric acid
- D. Picric acid
Explanation
The correct name of the compound shown is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, with the common name being Picric acid. The other options provided do not match the structure given and are therefore incorrect choices.
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