Structural formula of benzene

Question

What is the structural formula of o-chloro-phenylpropane 

Answer 1

Hello Alexa

 

There is an error in the nomenclature (name) of the compound in your question.  Between benzene (written as phenyl in your question) and propane, benzene has a higher priority when naming the compound.

 

The correct name should be o-chloro-propylbenzene, but the location of the propyl group is not specified, therefore, we need to assume it is on carbon-1 of the benzene ring.

 

o-chloro:  the "o" stands for ortho, which is the 2nd carbon next to the main substituent on the benzene ring.  For instance, if the propyl group is on carbon-1, then next to it on the 2nd carbon, you would place the chloro group (Cl).

 

I have attempted to draw the structure below using basic fonts, and I hope the formatting does not get distorted, but you can click on this link for a better looking structure (*lol*).  https://www.molbase.com/en/name-%20o-Chloropropylbenzene.html

 

     CH₂CH₂CH₃

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 /         \ ______Cl

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