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 answerB$-\mathrm{SO}_3 \mathrm{H}$
- 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'.