When benzene has three identical substituents, what is the number of possible isomers?
A
2
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B
3
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C
4
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D
5
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Solution
The correct option is C 3 When benzene has three identical substituents, three isomers are possible. They are named as 1,2,3-(adjacent), 1,2,4-(unsymmetrical) and symmetrical (1,3,5).