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Question

According to CIP sequence rule, the correct arrangement in order of decreasing priority is

A

—OH > —CH₂OH > —CHO > —COOH

B

—OH > —COOH > —CHO > —CH₂OH

C

—COOH > —OH > —CHO > —CH₂O

D

—COOH > —CHO > —CH₂OH > —OH

Answer

—OH > —COOH > —CHO > —CH₂OH

Explanation

Solution

At. No. –O–H > –COOH > –CH=O> –CH₂–OH