NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the preparation and naming of alcohols and ethers is correct?
Alcohols can be named by replacing the 'e' in alkanes with 'ol', and ethers are named from the alkyl groups followed by 'ether'.
Alcohols are always named by adding 'ol' to the end of the alkane name, regardless of substituents.
Ethers cannot have common names derived from their alkyl groups and must only use IUPAC names.
The suffix 'ol' in alcohol naming is always preceded by the number of carbon atoms in the compound.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as it accurately describes the naming conventions for alcohols and ethers. Statement B incorrectly implies no consideration for substituents, statement C misstates the naming conventions for ethers, and statement D incorrectly suggests that the suffix must always be preceded by a number.
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