Question

Identify the structural formula and functional group of a compound that has a benzene ring with two methyl groups attached in the ortho positions and a nitro group attached in the meta position.

Answer 1

The compound you are describing is 2,6-dimethyl-3-nitrobenzene. The structural formula of this compound is:``  O  ||  NO2   |   C  // \C     C  \\ / \\   C   CH3  // \C     C  \\ /   CH3``The functional groups present in this compound are:1. Aromatic ring  benzene ring 2. Methyl groups  CH3  in the ortho positions3. Nitro group  NO2  in the meta position