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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

What is the suffix for a carboxylic acid?
Options
A -oate
B -amide
C -oyl chloride
D -oic acid
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carboxylic acids are named by adding the suffix '-oic acid' to the parent chain name.

Hint

Example: Ethanoic acid.

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