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Question : What is the chemical formula for the aldehyde group?

Option 1: –COOH

Option 2: –OH

Option 3: –CH2O

Option 4: –CHO


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Correct Answer: –CHO


Solution : The correct answer is - CHO .

The chemical formula of an aldehyde group is -CHO. The general formula for an aldehyde is RCHO. It is a functional group that contains one carbonyl group, one hydrogen and one R group attached to a carbonyl carbon atom. The general formula for an aldehyde is C n H 2n+2 .CHO. The chemical formula of Ketone is -CO-. The chemical formula of Carboxylic acid is -COOH.

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