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IUPAC name of m-cresol is.......... ....

IUPAC name of m-cresol is.......... .

A

3-methylphenol

B

3-chlorophenol

C

3-methoxyphenol

D

benzene-1,3-diol

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The correct Answer is:
A

(i) `-OH` is functional group and `-CH_(3)` is substituent.
(ii) IUPAC name : 3-methylphenol.
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