arrow
arrow
arrow
What is the suffix for –OH group according to IUPAC?
Question

What is the suffix for –OH group according to IUPAC?

A.

-ols

B.

-ene

C.

-one

D.

-anes

Correct option is A

According to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature rules, the suffix for the -OH group is "-ols".
· Aldehydes as a functional group we use –al as suffix,
· Ketone as a functional group we use –one as Suffix
· The "-ene" suffix is added to the name of the parent carbon chain to indicate the presence of the double bond.
· The "-ane" suffix is added to the root name of the carbon chain to indicate that it consists of only single bonds.

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD PYP (Held on 4 Feb 2025 S1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

Hindi Section Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
  • timerIcon12 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD Constable Full Mock Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘SSC CGL Tier I’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
353k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow