[sanado]

Okay guys, i no this is a very broad generalization but is this the general order of reactivity of the functional groups where something of a higher functional group (present on the carbon chain) wont react with a lower functional group (not on carbon chain) or is it simply a matter of applying the right conditions? Also, the functional groups mentioned below are all polar, right?

CL < OH < NH3 = COOH

[Astrokel]

huh, sorry but i don't get you.

what's NH3=COOH??

when comes to naming an organic compound, according to IUPAC, there are priorities in naming the functional groups. For example, if a compound contain both carboxyl and amine functional groups, carboxyl being higher priority takes the suffix and amine take the prefix.