Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
What is the IUPAC naming convention for aldehydes?
A
Replace the ending -e with -al
B
Replace the ending -e with -one
C
Add -aldehyde as a suffix
D
Use the prefix form for naming
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The IUPAC names of open chain aliphatic aldehydes are derived from the names of the corresponding alkanes by replacing the ending -e with -al.
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