(B) The compound ${C_6}{H_5}COCl$ consists of a benzene ring attached to a carbonyl chloride group. According to $IUPAC$ nomenclature rules,when the $

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(B) The compound ${C_6}{H_5}COCl$ consists of a benzene ring attached to a carbonyl chloride group. According to $IUPAC$ nomenclature rules,when the $-COCl$ group is attached directly to a ring,the suffix used is 'carbonyl chloride'. Therefore,the parent name is benzene and the suffix is carbonyl chloride,resulting in the name 'Benzene carbonyl chloride'.

Class 12 Chemistry 8-2.Carboxylic acids and Their derivative General Introduction of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

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What is the $IUPAC$ name of the compound ${C_6}{H_5}-CO-Cl$?

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Benzoyl chloride
B
Benzene carbonyl chloride
C
Chlorophenyl ketone
D
Phenyl chloro ketone

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8-2.Carboxylic acids and Their derivative

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General Introduction of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Which among the following carboxylic acids is a tricarboxylic acid?

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Provide the $IUPAC$ and common names for the carboxylic acids listed in the table below:
Compound Common Name $IUPAC$ Name
$(i) \ HCOOH$ Formic acid Methanoic acid
$(ii) \ CH_3COOH$ Acetic acid Ethanoic acid
$(iii) \ CH_3CH_2COOH$ Propionic acid Propanoic acid
$(iv) \ C_6H_5COOH$ Benzoic acid Benzenecarboxylic acid (Benzoic acid)
$(v) \ (COOH)_2$ Oxalic acid Ethanedioic acid
$(vi) \ HOOCCH_2CH_2COOH$ Succinic acid Butanedioic acid

Compound	Common Name	$IUPAC$ Name
$(i) \ HCOOH$	Formic acid	Methanoic acid
$(ii) \ CH_3COOH$	Acetic acid	Ethanoic acid
$(iii) \ CH_3CH_2COOH$	Propionic acid	Propanoic acid
$(iv) \ C_6H_5COOH$	Benzoic acid	Benzenecarboxylic acid (Benzoic acid)
$(v) \ (COOH)_2$	Oxalic acid	Ethanedioic acid
$(vi) \ HOOCCH_2CH_2COOH$	Succinic acid	Butanedioic acid