Question

While assigning R, S configuration, the correct order of priority of groups attached to chiral carbon atom is ______

Options

• CONH₂ > COCH₃ > CH₂OH > CHO 

• CONH₂ > COCH₃ > CHO > CH₂OH 

• COCH₃ > CONH₂ > CHO > CH₂OH 

• CHO > CH₂OH > COCH₃ > CONH₂

Answer 1

While assigning R, S configuration, the correct order of priority of groups attached to chiral carbon atom is CONH₂ > COCH₃ > CHO > CH₂OH.