Question

The principal functional group in the compound $BrCH_2CH(OH)CH_2COCH_2NO_2$ is

• A. $-Br$
• B. $>C = O$
• C. $-OH$
• D. $-NO_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$>C = O$

Answer 2

$> C = O$ group has highest priority among the given functional groups.