CBSE Class 11-science Answered
while naming the organic compounds the prefix sec- and tert- are not considered part of the fundamental name. why??????
Asked by varshini10 | 15 Mar, 2011, 12:00: AM
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Dear Student
The IUPAC method doesnot allow to use sec- or ter- prefixes. As per IUPAC, the positions of substituents are given using numbers. This is a more appropriate method also.
We hope that clarifies your query.
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