Asked in PMC Practice Test 24 (2021) 2021Moderate

The group formed by the removal of one H atom from the benzene ring is called _.

Correct answer: C. Phenyl group

  • A. Alkyl group
  • B. Benzyl group
  • C. Phenyl group
  • D. Ethyl group

Explanation

Reason: A benzene ring has the formula of C6H6. When a hydrogen atom is removed, this becomes C6H5. C6H5 is known as a phenyl group.

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