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JAMB Chemistry 2001 Question 36

Question 36

Alkanals and Alkanones

The general formula for the alkanals is

  1. A.ROH
  2. B.R2CO
  3. C.RCOOR'
  4. D.RCHO
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Answer: D (RCHO)

Explanation

Alkanals (aldehydes) contain the —CHO group, so their general formula is RCHO. ROH is an alkanol, R2CO an alkanone and RCOOR' an ester.