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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 NOT a valid IUPAC suffix?
Options
A -oic acid
B -al
C -ether
Correct Answer
D -amide
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethers are not named with a suffix; they are named as alkoxy alkanes or with common names. The suffix '-ether' is not used in IUPAC.

Hint

Ethers are named as substituents.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 374 of 1999
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