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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the suffix used for aldehydes in IUPAC nomenclature?
Options
A -ol
B -al
Correct Answer
C -one
D -oic acid
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aldehydes have the suffix '-al' (e.g., methanal, ethanal). The aldehyde group is always terminal.

Hint

Think of formaldehyde (methanal).

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 351 of 1999
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