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How were organic compounds traditionally named before the IUPAC system was established?

Options

  1. ABased on their molecular weight
  2. BBased on their atomic composition
  3. CBased on their origin or certain properties
  4. DBased on their melting point

Correct answer

C. Based on their origin or certain properties

Step-by-step solution

Before the IUPAC system, organic compounds were named based on their origin or certain properties.

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