Question

What is the difference between Aryl and Phenyl $$?$$

Answer 1

Hint :First we know aryl and phenyl are two chemical terms used to name functional groups of organic compounds. Phenyl group is a type of aryl group. Aryl groups are functional groups present in organic compounds that are aromatic.

Complete Step By Step Answer:

Aryl	Phenyl
Aryl group always contains an aromatic ring.	Phenyl is the chemical structure derive from a benzene ring.
An aryl group is formed when a hydrogen atom is lost from an aromatic group.	A phenyl group is formed when a hydrogen atom is removed from a benzene ring.
An aryl group has different numbers of carbon atoms depending on the type of aryl group.	A phenyl group consists of six carbon atoms.
Some examples of aryl groups include phenyl group, naphthyl group, toluyl group, etc.	Some examples of phenyl group containing compounds are chlorobenzene, phenol, etc.

Note :
Note that the main difference between aryl and phenyl groups is that the term aryl group is used to name any aromatic functional group whereas the term phenyl is used to name the functional group derived from a benzene ring.
A functional group is a group of atoms in a molecule that have their own characteristic properties, regardless of the other atoms present in a molecule. Some examples are alcohols, amines, ketones, and ethers.