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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with a formyl group (-CHO) attached to a benzene ring?
Options
A Benzaldehyde
B Benzoic aldehyde
C Phenylmethanal
D Both A and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Benzaldehyde is the common and widely accepted name. Phenylmethanal is the systematic IUPAC name.

Hint

Aromatic aldehyde.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 371 of 1999
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