Question

3-methylphenol is called ____________.

Options

• m-cresol

• z-cresol

• p-cresol

• o-cresol

Answer 1

3-methylphenol is called m-cresol.

Explanation:

Meta-Cresol (m-cresol) also 3-methylphenol, is an organic compound with the formula CH₃C₆H₄. It is a colourless, viscous liquid that is an intermediate in the production of other chemicals.