Toluene is the methyl derivative of:
AButane
BBornane
CBenzene
DButene
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Benzene
1. Toluene has the formula C7H8.
2. That is one carbon more than the parent ring.
3. Toluene is methyl derivative of benzene.
4. So the answer is benzene.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Unit 9 'Hydrocarbons'_
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