Question

identify the structure with the name 3 - bromotoluene. select the correct answer below:

Explanation:

Step1: Understand toluene structure

Toluene is a benzene - ring with a methyl ($CH_3$) group attached.

Step2: Identify bromine position

In 3 - bromotoluene, bromine ($Br$) is at the 3 - position relative to the methyl - attached carbon of the benzene ring.

Step3: Check options

The structure with a $CH_3$ on the benzene ring and a $Br$ at the 3 - position relative to the $CH_3$ is the correct one.

Answer:

The third option (the one with a $CH_3$ group and a $Br$ on the benzene ring in the correct relative position)