Question

The various steps for writing IUPAC name of an organic compound are given below. Arrange the steps in the correct order.
(a) Numbering of carbon chain
(b) Identification of primary suffix
(c) Selection of the longest chain
(d) Identification of secondary suffix
(e) Identification of number and nature of alkyl groups attached to carbon chain

• A. cabde
• B. caebd
• C. cbdae
• D. acbde

Answer 1

The correct option is C cbdae

The correct order of steps is:
i) Selection of the longest chain.
ii) Identification of primary suffix.
iii) Identification of secondary suffix.
iv) Numbering of carbon chain.
v) Identification of number and nature of alkyl groups attached to carbon chain.