Which group in following pair is assigned the higher priority? −CH2OH, −CHO

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Which group in following pair is assigned the higher priority?

−CH2OH, −CHO

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A priority of atoms or groups depends on an atomic number of atoms or groups.  In other words, the further to the right and down on the periodic table an atom is, the higher its priority will be.  An increase in atomic number increases priority.

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