Question

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Identify the functional groups present in the following compounds:
(1) C2H0
(11) C2H40
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Answer 1

1st Compound -  C₂HO

We can write this as HCHO.

Hence, the functional group present is aldehyde.

IUPAC Name : Methanal

2nd Compound -  C₂H₄O

We can write this as CH₃CHO

Hence, the functional group present is aldehyde.

IUPAC Name : Ethanal