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CHM 102 Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct order of functional group priority (highest to lowest)?
Options
A Carboxylic acid > Ester > Amide > Nitrile > Aldehyde
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B Alcohol > Carboxylic acid > Aldehyde > Ketone
C Amine > Alcohol > Alkene
D Nitrile > Aldehyde > Ketone > Carboxylic acid
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Priority order: Carboxylic acid > Ester > Amide > Nitrile > Aldehyde > Ketone > Alcohol > Amine > Alkene > Alkyne.

Hint

Acids are highest.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 794 of 1999
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