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Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Aminobenzene and aniline are same organic compounds. Statement (II): Aminobenzene and aniline are different organic compounds. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
We need to determine whether aminobenzene and aniline are the same compound.
What is aniline?
Aniline is an aromatic amine with the molecular formula $$C_6H_5NH_2$$. It consists of a benzene ring ($$C_6H_5-$$) directly bonded to an amino group ($$-NH_2$$).
What is aminobenzene?
The name "aminobenzene" literally means a benzene ring with an amino ($$-NH_2$$) group attached. Breaking down the name: "amino" = $$-NH_2$$ group, "benzene" = $$C_6H_6$$ ring. The structure is $$C_6H_5NH_2$$.
Comparison:
Both names refer to the same compound with structure $$C_6H_5NH_2$$:
- "Aniline" is the common (trivial) name.
- "Aminobenzene" is the substitutive IUPAC-style name (also called benzenamine in strict IUPAC nomenclature).
Therefore, Statement I is correct (they are the same compound) and Statement II is incorrect (they are NOT different compounds).
The correct answer is Option B: Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
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