Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following prefixes is considered part of the fundamental name of an alkyl group in IUPAC nomenclature?
A
iso-
B
tert-
C
sec-
D
di-
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In IUPAC nomenclature, while writing the trivial names of substituents, the prefixes iso- and neo- are considered part of the fundamental name of the alkyl group. The prefixes sec- and tert- do not have this consideration.
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