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The powerful antiseptic 'Dettol' contains a specific highly substituted phenolic compound. What is i — Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Chemistry Question

Question

The powerful antiseptic 'Dettol' contains a specific highly substituted phenolic compound. What is its correct IUPAC name?

Answer: A

💡 Solution & Explanation

Dettol is a widely used antiseptic whose active phenolic ingredient is chloroxylenol, which has the IUPAC name 2,4-dichloro-3,5-dimethylphenol.

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