Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following statements about IUPAC nomenclature is correct?
A
The suffix for straight-chain hydrocarbons is '-ane' and prefixes indicate the number of carbon atoms.
B
Prefixes like iso- and neo- are not considered part of the fundamental name of alkyl groups.
C
Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain only carbon-carbon single bonds.
D
The IUPAC name for a saturated hydrocarbon is alkene.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The correct statement is A, as straight-chain hydrocarbons end with the suffix '-ane' and the prefixes indicate the number of carbon atoms present in the chain, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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