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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

What is the priority order for numbering if an alcohol and alkane are present?
Options
A Alkane gets lowest number
B Alphabetical order
C Alcohol gets lowest number
Correct Answer
D Based on molecular weight
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Functional groups like alcohols take locant priority over simple alkane chains.

Hint

The suffix group determines numbering direction.

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