Q. Choose the option which show correct preferential order of groups among the following
A) $- COOH,\ - CHO,\ - OH,\ - NH_{2}$
B) $- NH_{2},\ - OH,\ CHO,\ - COOH$
C) $- COOH,\ - OH,\ - NH_{2},\ - CHO$
D) $- COOH,\ - NH_{2},\ - CHO,\ - OH$
Explanation
(a)
The choice of principal functional group is made on the basis of the following order
Carboxylic acid > sulphonic acid > anhydride > esters > acid halide > acid amide > nitrile > aldehyde > ketone > alcohol > amine
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.