Answer: Name Organic Compound: "Pun" Benzene Ring

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around naming an organic compound depicted as a benzene ring with two substituents at the 1 and 2 positions, with an emphasis on a pun related to the naming. The context is primarily conceptual and involves playful wordplay in organic chemistry nomenclature.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions the compound has two PhD groups at the 1 and 2 positions and hints at a pun related to its name.
  • Another participant suggests that if the groups were MD or similar, the pun would still be applicable and questions what synonym exists for 1,2-substitution.
  • A different participant proposes the name "ortho-docs" for the compound, referencing the 1,2-positions, and also mentions "Para-doc's" for a potential 1,4-substitution naming.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the naming of the compound, with no consensus reached on the correct pun or terminology.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the specific nature of the pun or the exact definitions being used, leaving some assumptions about terminology and naming conventions unresolved.

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This is for a friend:

The worksheet says:
Name the following comounds:

It has a picture, which is a benzene ring with 2 PhD groups off the 1 and 2 positions. Is also says "THis one is a pun. See if you can figure it out!"

Thanks,
nkk
 
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Well, if the groups were MD or similar the pun would still work. What is a synonym for 1,2-substitution?
 
Thanks. :)
 
I think it should be something like an ortho-docs... there is also the Para - Doc's --- which would in the 1,4- position...
 

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