Question

A chemist is analyzing an unknown organic sample.
If the compound contains a benzene ring directly attached to a methyl group, how should the compound be classified based on its structure?

Name: Alkanes (Saturated Hydrocarbons): Structure & Reactions
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Asked in RRB JE CBT 2 (CMA) · 2026

Classification, Nomenclature, Isomerism · Chemistry

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ChemistryOrganic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and TechniquesClassification, Nomenclature, IsomerismClassification of Organic CompoundsRRB JE CBT 2 (CMA)2026

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Ethanol is an alcohol; ethanoic acid contains the carboxyl group –COOH.

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Option D — Aromatic hydrocarbon

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