NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
How were organic compounds traditionally named before the IUPAC system was established?
Options
- ABased on their molecular weight
- BBased on their atomic composition
- CBased on their origin or certain properties
- 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.