11. Aromatic Rings

Question 1

what is the term aromatics used to describe

Answer 1

derivatives of benzene

Question 2

how are monosubstituted benzene rings named

Answer 2

using substituent as the prefix and benzene as the parent

Question 3

what is the substituent of the benzene ring for toluene

Answer 3

CH3

Question 4

what is the substituent of the benzene ring for phenol

Answer 4

OH

Question 5

what is the substituent of the benzene ring for anisole

Answer 5

O-CH3

Question 6

what is the substituent of the benzene ring for aniline

Answer 6

NH2

Question 7

if there are 2 substituents attached to the benzene ring how many isomers are there

Answer 7

3

Question 8

if the 2 substituents are adjacent on the benzene ring what is it termed

Answer 8

ortho-

Question 9

if the 2 substituents are separated by one carbon on the benzene ring what is it termed

Answer 9

meta-

Question 10

if the 2 substituents are opposite on the benzene ring what is it termed

Answer 10

para-

Question 11

can ortho/meta/para be used when naming rings with more than 2 substituents?

what happens in this circumstance

Answer 11

no

When naming poly substituted benzene rings, each substituent is designated with a number to indicate the location in the benzene ring.

Question 12

what are the 4 steps to naming aromatic rings

Answer 12

1. identify and name the parent
2. identify and name the substituents
3. assign a location/number to each substituent
4. arrange the substituents in alphabetical order to determine the name