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What is the correct priority order for these functional groups: −OH,−CHO,−COOH,−COR-OH, -CHO, -COOH, -COR ?

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−COOH>−CHO>−COR>−OH-COOH > -CHO > -COR > -OH (Carboxylic Acid > Aldehyde > Ketone > Alcohol).

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