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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What does the prefix 'methoxy-' indicate?
Options
A -OCH₃ group
Correct Answer
B -OH group
C -CH₃ group
D -COOH group
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methoxy- refers to the -OCH₃ group, an ether substituent. For example, methoxymethane is CH₃OCH₃.

Hint

Methyl attached to oxygen.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 384 of 1999
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