Question

Find the IUPAC name of the compound. 

• A. 3-Bromo-2-nitrobenzoic acid
• B. 2-Bromo-3-nitrobenzoic acid
• C. 4-Bromo-3-nitrobenzoic acid
• D. 3-Bromo-4-nitrobenzoic acid

Hint:

When naming substituted benzoic acids, always number the carbon atoms of the benzene ring starting from the carboxyl group to give the lowest possible numbers to the substituents.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The given compound is a substituted benzoic acid. We need to identify the positions of the substituents and name the compound according to the IUPAC rules. - The parent structure is benzoic acid, with a carboxyl group (-COOH) at position 

1. - The other substituents are: - A bromine (Br) group attached at position 

2. - A nitro (NO\(_2\)) group attached at position 3. Thus, the correct IUPAC name for this compound is 2-Bromo-3-nitrobenzoic acid.