Which of the following compounds have the alicyclic ring correctly treated as the principal carbon c — IUPAC and Nomenclature Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

In A, the ring has 6 carbons vs the substituents (1 and 2 carbons). In C, the double bond is attached directly to the ring, taking priority. In B, the open chain contains the principal functional group ($-OH$), making it the parent. In D, the open chain has more carbons (6) than the ring (4), making the chain the parent.