Which one of the following compounds is an aldehyde?
C)CH₃- CH = CH - CH2 - CH₃
D)CH₃- CH2 - O - CH2 - CH₃
E)CH₃- SH

Question

Which one of the following compounds is an aldehyde?
C)CH₃- CH = CH - CH2 - CH₃ 
D)CH₃- CH2 - O - CH2 - CH₃ 
E)CH₃- SH

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Compound B has a carbonyl group attached to a hydrogen atom, which is the characteristic functional group of an aldehyde. The other compounds do not have this functional group. A has a carboxylic acid functional group, C has a double bond and no carbonyl group, D has an ether functional group, and E has a thiol functional group.

Which One of the Following Compounds Is an Aldehyde