The part of IUPAC name of the organic compound (containing single functional group) which denotes functional group is called __________.

prefix

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primary suffix

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secondary suffix

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root word

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Solution

The correct option is C secondary suffix
In IUPAC naming of the organic compounds containing single functional group:
Primary suffix is used to indicate the degree of saturation or unsaturation in the main chain.
Prefix is used to indicate the side chains, substituents and low priority functional groups.
Secondary suffix is used to denote the functional group.

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