Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The structure of formaldehyde is to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
The structure of organic compound is correctly drawn by identifying the longest carbon chain, substituents and their correct position. An
(b)
Interpretation:
The structure of acetaldehyde is to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
The structure of organic compound is correctly drawn by identifying the longest carbon chain, substituents and their correct position. An aldehyde consists of a carbonyl group that is single bonded to minimum one hydrogen atom. The structural formula of an aldehyde is
(c)
Interpretation:
The structure of propionaldehyde is to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
The structure of organic compound is correctly drawn by identifying the longest carbon chain, substituents and their correct position. An aldehyde consists of a carbonyl group that is single bonded to minimum one hydrogen atom. The structural formula of an aldehyde is
(d)
Interpretation:
The structure of benzaldehyde is to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
The structure of organic compound is correctly drawn by identifying the longest carbon chain, substituents and their correct position. An aldehyde consists of a carbonyl group that is single bonded to minimum one hydrogen atom. The structural formula of an aldehyde is
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