What is the correct IUPAC name of the given compound?
A
Ethenylbenzene
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B
Ethynylbenzene
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C
Ethylbenzene
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D
Phenylacetylene
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Solution
The correct option is B Ethynylbenzene The compound contains an ethynyl group attached to the benzene ring. Thus, the IUPAC name of the compound will be ethynylbenzene.