Question

Name methanal Write structural formulae for the IUPAC

Answer 1

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Methanal common name is Formaldehyde.

It belongs to the Aldehyde functional group.

It's structural formula is CH2O.

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Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Methanal -

• Common name of methanal is formaldehyde because of its similarity to formic acid.
• It is first member of homologous series aldehydes.
• It has molecular formula CH2O and structural formula H-CO-H.
• It is colorless gas at room temperature with pungent odour.
• It is highly toxic and absorbed by inhalation.

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