Question

What is the correct IUPAC name for the given compound?

• A. Benzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde
• B. 1,3-dicarbaldehydebenzene
• C. Benzene-1,4-dicarbaldehyde
• D. 1,4-dicarbaldehydebenzene

Answer 1

The correct option is A Benzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde

The compound contains two aldehyde group on the $1^{st}$ and $3^{rd}$ position of the benzene ring.
Therefore, the IUPAC name of the compound is Benzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde.