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Identify the group that is ALWAYS treated as a substituent (prefix) and is NEVER considered a PrinciIUPAC and Nomenclature Chemistry Question

Question

Identify the group that is ALWAYS treated as a substituent (prefix) and is NEVER considered a Principal Functional Group (PFG).

Answer: C

💡 Solution & Explanation

Ethers (Alkoxy groups), Halogens, Nitro, and Nitroso groups possess no priority order for serving as the PFG and are strictly named as substituents (prefixes) on the parent alkane chain.

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