Question

What is the name of the compound shown in the structure?

• A. 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene
• B. 2,4,6- trinitrobenzene
• C. 3,5-trinitro-niro-benzene
• D. 1,3,5-benzenetrinitro

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene

The name of the compound shown in the structure is 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene.

The parent hydrocarbon is benzene.

Three nitro groups are present as substituents and are named as prefix. The prefix tri means three.

Hence the correct option is A.