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Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formulae. CH3 – CHO

Question 18.

Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formulae.

CH3 – CHO


Answer:

Ethanal

Explanation: (i)The parent chain consists of two carbon atoms so the prefix used is 'Eth'


(ii) There is also a presence of aldehyde group I.e. CHO so the suffix used is 'al'.


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