What is the general molecular formula of aldehydes?

  • A
    $C_n H_{2n+1} O$
  • B
    $C_n H_{2n} O$
  • C
    $C_n H_{2n+1} O_2$
  • D
    $C_n H_{2n} O_2$

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State True or False for the following statements:
$(i)$ Acetone is a propanone and there is an amide group in it.
$(ii)$ Acetone is dimethyl ketone.
$(iii)$ The formula of acetone is $CH_3COCH_3$.
$(iv)$ Acetone possesses a carbonyl group.

Which of the following is the correct $IUPAC$ name for the given structure?

Identify the aldehyde from the following in which the aldehydic group $(-CHO)$ is $NOT$ attached to any $sp^3$ hybridized carbon atom.

Find the correct molecular formulas for the following compounds: $(i)$ Propanone,$(ii)$ Propanal,and $(iii)$ $n$-Propanol.

Match the $IUPAC$ name of the carbonyl compound in Column-$I$ with its structure in Column-$II$ and its common name in Column-$III$.
Column-$I$ ($IUPAC$ name) Column-$II$ (Structure) Column-$III$ (Common name)
$A. 4$-oxopentanal $i. CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2CHO$ $p. \text{Acetyl acetone}$
$B. \text{Ethane-}1,2\text{-dial}$ $ii. CH_3COCH_2CH_2CHO$ $q. \text{Valeraldehyde}$
$C. \text{Pentane-}2,4\text{-dione}$ $iii. CHOCHO$ $r. \beta\text{-acetyl propionaldehyde}$
$D. \text{Pentanal}$ $iv. CH_3COCH_2COCH_3$ $s. \text{Glyoxal}$

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