Q19 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (21 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which from following functional groups has highest priority order for naming the polyfunctional group compounds?

  • A
    $-\mathrm{COCl}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $-\mathrm{SO}_3 \mathrm{H}$
  • C
    $-\mathrm{CHO}$
  • D
    $-\mathrm{OH}$

Solution

According to IUPAC nomenclature, the principal functional group in polyfunctional compounds is determined by a priority hierarchy. Functional groups are ranked as follows: carboxylic acids ($-\mathrm{COOH}$), sulfonic acids ($-\mathrm{SO_3 H}$), acid anhydrides, esters, acid halides ($-\mathrm{COCl}$), amides, nitriles, aldehydes ($-\mathrm{CHO}$), ketones, alcohols ($-\mathrm{OH}$), and amines.

Given the options, the sulfonic acid group ($-\mathrm{SO_3 H}$) holds the highest priority at rank 2, making it the principal functional group.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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