Which from following groups is selected as principal functional group for nomenclature of a polyfunctional…

Which from following groups is selected as principal functional group for nomenclature of a polyfunctional compound according to IUPAC system?
  1. $\quad-\mathrm{CONH}_2$
  2. $\quad-\mathrm{CN}$
  3. -OH
  4. $-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{C}-$

Solution

The principal functional group is decided on the basis of the following order of priority:

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (03 May Shift 1)

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