The correct decreasing order of priority of functional groups in naming an organic compound as per IUPAC system of nomenclature is :
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
According to IUPAC nomenclature rules, the priority order of functional groups is: (sulfonic acid) > (acid chloride) > (amide) > (nitrile). This order reflects the decreasing priority for naming the principal functional group in an organic compound.
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