NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
What is the IUPAC name for the compound commonly known as acetaldehyde?
Ethanal
Propanal
Butanal
Methanal
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Acetaldehyde is the common name for ethanal, which is the IUPAC name derived from the corresponding alkane by replacing the ending –e with –al.
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