What is the general formula of Aldehyde?
Correct answer: C. RCHO
- A. RCOR
- B. RCOOR
- C. RCHO
- D. RCOOH
Explanation
The general formula for aldehydes is RCHO, where R represents an organic group. The aldehyde functional group consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a hydrogen atom (H) and an R group. The simplest aldehyde is formaldehyde, with the molecular formula CH2O.
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