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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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In IUPAC naming, what does the suffix '-oate' indicate?
Options
A Carboxylic acid
B Ester
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C Amide
D Aldehyde
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Esters have the suffix '-oate' (e.g., methyl ethanoate, ethyl propanoate).

Hint

Alkyl carboxylate.

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Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 376 of 1999
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