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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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Which of the following is a terminal functional group?
Options
A Ketone
B Ether
C Aldehyde
Correct Answer
D Amine
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aldehydes (-CHO) and carboxylic acids (-COOH) are always at the end of a carbon chain (terminal).

Hint

Carbonyl with hydrogen is terminal.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 365 of 1999
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