IUPAC NAME OF m-cresol
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IUPAC name 3-MethylphenolOther names 3-Hydroxytoluene m-Cresylic acid 3-Cresol 1-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzeneIdentifiersCAS Number108-39-4
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since the priority of OH is higher, thus its position on the benzene ring is number 1 and meta to it is the methyl group with locant number 3. Its IUPAC name will be: 3-Methylphenol. IUPAC name of m-cresol is 3 - Methylphenol option A is correct.
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