MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question
Which from following is a correct priority order for selection of principal functional group for nomenclature of polyfunctional compound according to IUPAC system ?
Answer: (B)
Solution
IUPAC seniority of functional groups for choosing the principal group is: carboxylic acid > sulphonic acid > anhydride > ester > acid halide > amide > nitrile > aldehyde > ketone > alcohol > amine > alkene > alkyne. Among the groups given: amide () > aldehyde () >
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