Q22P - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Draw and name all possible aromatic compounds with the formula C₈H₉Br.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Answer

Step-by-Step Solution Step 1: Aromatic compounds

There is a possibility of many isomers for the molecular formula C₈H₉Br as it has a benzene ring followed by two extra carbon which can be present in the form of methyl as a substituent and bromine group. 

Step 2: All possible structures and their name

All possible aromatic compounds with the formula C₈H₉Br  are as follows:

(V)1-bromo-3,5-dimethylbenzene                     (VI)3-bromoethyltoulene