For a compound with empirical formula \(\mathrm{C}_7 \mathrm{H}_8 \mathrm{O}\), how many aromatic structures…
For a compound with empirical formula \(\mathrm{C}_7 \mathrm{H}_8 \mathrm{O}\), how many aromatic structures are possible?
9
5
7
4
Solution
For the compound having formula \(\mathrm{C}_7 \mathrm{H}_8 \mathrm{O}\) there are 5 aromatic isomers.
(1) Benzyl alcohol
(2) o-methyl phenol
(3) \(m\)-methyl phenol
(4) \(p\)-methyl phenol
(5) Anisole
Hence, the correct option is (b).
