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Question
Which of the following is the common name for CH₃CHO?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
CH₃CHO is acetaldehyde (common name) or ethanal (IUPAC). Formaldehyde is HCHO, propionaldehyde is CH₃CH₂CHO, benzaldehyde is C₆H₅CHO.
Hint
Two-carbon aldehyde.