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How can the parent name of an organic compound be modified to obtain its actual name?

Options

  1. ABy changing its molecular weight
  2. BBy adding prefixes and suffixes
  3. CBy changing its color
  4. DBy altering its melting point

Correct answer

B. By adding prefixes and suffixes

Step-by-step solution

The parent name of an organic compound can be modified to obtain its actual name by further using prefixes and suffixes.

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