Question Detail

CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is the correct suffix for a molecule belonging to the alcohol functional group?
Options
A -al
B -one
C -ol
Correct Answer
D -oic acid
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alcohols are designated by the suffix '-ol' replacing the '-e' of the parent alkane.

Hint

The suffix is derived from the first two letters of the group name.

Question Info