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What is the significance of using prefixes and suffixes in systematic nomenclature?

Options

  1. ATo assign names based on the compound's molecular weight
  2. BTo reflect the compound's color
  3. CTo identify the origin of the compound
  4. DTo provide information about the compound's structure and functional groups

Correct answer

D. To provide information about the compound's structure and functional groups

Step-by-step solution

The paragraph explains that prefixes and suffixes in systematic nomenclature are used to provide information about the compound's structure and functional groups.

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