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CHO is the functional group of an ______. - Chemistry

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\[\ce{CHO}\] is the functional group of an ______. 

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  • alcohol

  • aldehyde

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Solution

\[\ce{CHO}\] is the functional group of an aldehyde

Explanation:

The \[\ce{CHO}\] is the functional group of an aldehyde, known as the formyl group. Aldehydes have the general formula \[\ce{R - CHO}\], where R can be a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain, such as in formaldehyde \[\ce{(HCHO)}\] and acetaldehyde \[\ce{(CH3CHO)}\].

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Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry - EXERCISE - 12A [Page 196]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry
EXERCISE - 12A | Q 4. (h) | Page 196
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