What is the name of the following compound?
I. Phenylacetic acid
II. Benzeneacetic acid
III. α-Toluic acid
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. All
What is the name of the following compound?
I. Phenylacetic acid
II. Benzeneacetic acid
III. α-Toluic acid
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. All
Answer: All. Phenylacetic acid (abr. PAA and synonyms are: α-toluic acid, benzeneacetic acid, alpha tolylic acid, 2-phenylacetic acid) is an organic compound containing a phenyl functional group and a carboxylic acid functional group. It is a white solid with a disagreeable odor. Because it is used in the illicit production of phenylacetone (used in the manufacture of meth/amphetamine), it is subject to controls in the United States.
