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

Question

What is the prefix for an amide when it is not the highest priority group?
Options
A Amido-
B Amino-
C Carbamoyl-
Correct Answer
D Nitro-
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When an amide (-CONH₂) is a substituent, it is named using the prefix 'carbamoyl-'.

Hint

Example: carbamoyl group.

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