Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
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In the normal nomenclature, the aldehyde group in all aldehydes is given position 1 and its position is not mentioned in the name because __________.
- A
Aldehyde is given priority
- B
Aldehyde is parent
- C
Aldehyde group is present at the terminal
- D
None of these options are correct
Aldehyde functional group (RCOH) is given position 1 as it is always present at the end .
E.g H-CO-CH3 is acetaldehye and (HCO) functional group is at the end.
This option is incorrect.
Aldehyde functional group (RCOH) is given position 1 as it is always present at the end .
E.g H-CO-CH3 is acetaldehye and (HCO) functional group is at the end.
This option is incorrect.
Aldehyde functional group (RCOH) is given position 1 as it is always present at the end .
E.g H-CO-CH3 is acetaldehye and (HCO) functional group is at the end.
Aldehyde functional group (RCOH) is given position 1 as it is always present at the end .
E.g H-CO-CH3 is acetaldehye and (HCO) functional group is at the end.
This option is incorrect.
Aldehyde functional group (RCOH) is given position 1 as it is always present at the end .
E.g H-CO-CH3 is acetaldehye and (HCO) functional group is at the end.
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