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Benzonitrile is the IUPAC name of which compound?

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Benzonitrile is the IUPAC name of **C₆H₅CN**.

### Explanation:

- **Benzonitrile** consists of a benzene ring (**C₆H₅−**) attached to a nitrile group (**−CN**).
- The structure can be broken down into two parts:
1. **Benzene ring** (C₆H₅): The six-carbon aromatic ring structure with alternating single and double bonds.
2. **Nitrile group** (-CN): A carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.

The IUPAC name reflects the presence of the nitrile group directly attached to the benzene ring, hence the name "benzonitrile."

### Structure:
\[
C_6H_5-C \equiv N
\]

So, **Benzonitrile (C₆H₅CN)** is an aromatic compound where a nitrile group is attached to a benzene ring.