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The correct decreasing order of priority for the functional groups in IUPAC nomenclature is:IUPAC and Nomenclature Chemistry Question

Question

The correct decreasing order of priority for the functional groups in IUPAC nomenclature is:

Answer: A

💡 Solution & Explanation

According to IUPAC nomenclature priority rules, carboxylic acids ($-COOH$) have the highest priority, followed by sulphonic acids ($-SO_3H$), then acid derivatives like amides ($-CONH_2$), and finally aldehydes ($-CHO$).

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