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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the prefix for a ketone when it is not the highest priority functional group?
Options
A Oxo-
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B Keto-
C Carbonyl-
D Formyl-
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When a ketone is not the highest priority, it is named as a prefix using 'oxo-'.

Hint

Example: 3-oxohexanoic acid.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 380 of 1999
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