Arene Substitution Patterns - Examples

Examples

Examples of the use of this nomenclature are given for isomers of cresol:

  • o-cresol

  • m-cresol

  • p-cresol

Catechol has two isomers, the meta isomer resorcinol and the para isomer hydroquinone:

  • catechol

  • resorcinol

  • hydroquinone

Phthalic acid has two isomers, the meta isomer isophthalic acid and the para isomer terephthalic acid:

  • phthalic acid

  • isophthalic acid

  • terephthalic acid

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