Question Detail

CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

What does the prefix 'carboxy-' indicate?
Options
A -OH
B -CHO
C -COOH
Correct Answer
D -COOR
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The prefix 'carboxy-' refers to a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) when it is used as a substituent.

Hint

Example: 2-carboxybenzaldehyde.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 401 of 1999
Previous Course Details Next