Question

draw the structure of pentanal​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Structure in the attachment

Additional information :-

Full form of IUPAC :-

• International union of pure and applied chemistry.

The number of carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon is indicated by using the following stems :

• For 1 carbon it is indicated by Meth
• For 2 carbon it is indicated by Eth
• For 3 carbon it is indicated by prop
• For 4 carbon it is indicated by but
• For 5 carbon it is indicated by pent
• A saturated hydrocarbon containing single bonds is indicated by - ane.
• An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing double bonds is indicated by - ene.
• An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing triple bonds is indicated by - yne.

Chemical formula :-

• C5H10O

Molar mass :-

12×5 + 1×10 + 16

» 60 + 10 + 16

• » 86 g/mol

Functional group :-

• Aldehyde (-CHO)