wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

In nomenclature of carbon compounds, functional group can be written as __________ .

A
prefix
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
suffix
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Both a or b
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
None of above
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Both a or b
If a functional group is present, it is indicated in the name of the compound as a prefix or a suffix. For example, in 'propanone', the functional group '-one' is used as suffix. In 'chloropropane', the functional group 'chloro-' is used as prefix.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Chain, Branches and Rings
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon