How do you name aromatic rings?

The nomenclature of aromatic compounds is complicated and governed by numerous rules, so a lengthy response will be necessary. The best way to address this is to include a link to a useful PDF file.

Benzene%20NAMING%20EXPLAINED.pdf http://public.wsu.edu/~hemeteam/Chem116/Worksheets.pdf

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Aromatic rings are named based on the substituents attached to the ring and the number of carbons in the ring. The parent compound is typically named as a derivative of benzene. Common substituents such as methyl, ethyl, and chloro are named as prefixes, followed by the word "benzene." The position of substituents is indicated using locants, starting from the carbon atom numbered 1 and proceeding in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to minimize the locant numbers. If multiple substituents are present, they are listed in alphabetical order, along with their respective locants. Additionally, common names are often used for aromatic compounds with specific substituents, such as toluene for methylbenzene and phenol for hydroxybenzene.