Question

How many isomers are possible for the compound C₇H₇Cl? Write their structures and give their IUPAC names.

Answer 1

This compound can exist as three positional isomers, depending on the position of the chlorine atom on the benzene ring relative to the methyl group.

	Structures	IUPAC name
1.		1-chloro-2-methylbenzene
2.		1-chloro-3-methylbenzene
3.		1-chloro-4-methylbenzene