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

Question

What is the functional group in a nitrile?
Options
A -NH₂
B -CN
Correct Answer
C -NO₂
D -CONH₂
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nitriles contain the cyano group (-C≡N).

Hint

Carbon-nitrogen triple bond.

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