Which ONE of the following compounds is an aldehyde?
A CH₃COCH₃
B CH₃CH₂CHO
C CH₃CH₂COOH
D CH₃CH₂CH₂OH
- NSC Physical Sciences - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 2
Question 1
Which ONE of the following compounds is an aldehyde?
A CH₃COCH₃
B CH₃CH₂CHO
C CH₃CH₂COOH
D CH₃CH₂CH₂OH
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Which ONE of the following compounds is an aldehyde?
A CH₃COCH₃
B CH₃CH₂CHO
C CH₃CH₂COOH
D CH₃CH₂CH₂OH
- NSC Physical Sciences - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 2
Step 1
Identify the aldehyde compound
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Answer
The compound that is classified as an aldehyde is characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) at the end of the carbon chain. The correct answer is:
B CH₃CH₂CHO
This compound contains the functional group that defines aldehydes.
