Arene Nomenclature

For each of the compounds on the left, give an acceptable IUPAC name.

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click on the button to view the correct numbering sequence.



























4-bromo-1,2-dimethylbenzene

The numbering sequence is shown below:


























3-chloro-1-methylbenzene, or 3-chlorotoluene

The numbering sequence is shown below:



























1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene or 4-nitrotoluene

The numbering sequence is shown below: