Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

by Wade Jr., L. G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321768418

ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 2 - Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules - Problems - Page 77: Problem 2-20 a

Answer

The compound is an aldehyde.

Work Step by Step

It is an aldehyde because the compound has a -CHO at the end. The functional group -CHO is called Aldehyde.

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