Functional Group Priority
Asked by Neha Sharma · 2 years ago
How do you determine which functional group takes priority when naming organic compounds with multiple functional groups?
1 Answer
To determine functional group priority in IUPAC nomenclature:
1. Use the principle functional group suffix
2. Follow the priority order: acids > esters > amides > nitriles > aldehydes > ketones > alcohols > amines > ethers
3. The highest priority group becomes the suffix
4. Lower priority groups are named as prefixes
5. In case of multiple same-priority groups, use lowest possible numbering
1. Use the principle functional group suffix
2. Follow the priority order: acids > esters > amides > nitriles > aldehydes > ketones > alcohols > amines > ethers
3. The highest priority group becomes the suffix
4. Lower priority groups are named as prefixes
5. In case of multiple same-priority groups, use lowest possible numbering
NEET Faculty · 2 years ago
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