Question

IUPAC name of $\text{m-cresol}$ is

• A. 3- Methylphenol
• B. 3-Chlorophenol
• C. 3-hydroxytoluene
• D. Benzene-1,3-diol

Answer 1

The correct option is A 3- Methylphenol

m-cresol is

Since the priority of $OH$ is higher, thus its position on the benzene ring is number 1 and meta to it is the methyl group with locant number 3.
Its IUPAC name will be: 3-Methylphenol.

Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.