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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Functional Groups

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Which functional group has the highest priority in IUPAC nomenclature?

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Correct Answer: C) Carboxylic acid

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Carboxylic acid has higher priority than aldehyde, ketone, and alcohol. Therefore, it is used as the principal functional group.

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