Statement 1:  The IUPAC name for the compound ${\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_5{\mathrm{COOCH}}_2{\mathrm{CH}}_2\mathrm{COOH}$ is 3 -benzoyloxypropanoic acid.

Statement 2: ${\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_5{\mathrm{CH}}_2\mathrm{O}$ is called benzoyloxy group.

IUPAC Name and Benzoyloxy Group Analysis

Statement 1: The IUPAC name for the compound C₆H₅COOCH₂CH₂COOH is 3-benzoyloxypropanoic acid.
True - The compound has a benzoyloxy group on the 3rd carbon of propanoic acid.

Statement 2: C₆H₅CH₂O is called benzoyloxy group.
False - C₆H₅CH₂O is the benzyloxy group; benzoyloxy is C₆H₅COO–.

Correct Concepts

• Benzoyloxy group: C₆H₅COO–
• Benzyloxy group: C₆H₅CH₂O–