Question

structural formula of 1-propanal

Answer 1

Answer:

The structural formula of 1-propanal is CH₃CH₂CHO.

Explanation:

• 1-propanal is an aldehyde
• 1-propanal has three carbons linked to each other through single bonds
• The oxygen is double bonded to the first carbon in the chain
• Another name for 1-propanal is propionaldehyde
• It has a fruity odour
• Propionaldehyde is a colourless flammable gas
• It is used in the manufacturing of plastics, rubber chemicals, disinfectants and preservatives
• The IUPAC name is propan-1-al
• An isomer of propan-1-al is propan-2-ol
• Propionaldehyde is produced industrially

#SPJ3