NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
What is the primary process in deriving a systematic name for an organic compound?
Options
- AIdentifying the compound's molecular weight
- BIdentifying the parent hydrocarbon and functional group(s)
- CDetermining the compound's color
- DDetermining its melting point
Correct answer
B. Identifying the parent hydrocarbon and functional group(s)
Step-by-step solution
A systematic name of an organic compound is generally derived by identifying the parent hydrocarbon and the functional group(s) attached to it.