Which of the following is a characteristic of aldehydes?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a characteristic of aldehydes?
  1. They have a carbonyl group at the end of the carbon chain.
  2. They contain a hydroxyl group.
  3. They are always cyclic.
  4. They cannot be oxidized.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a characteristic of aldehydes?
  • Step 1: Understand what aldehydes are. Aldehydes are a type of organic compound.
  • Step 2: Identify the key feature of aldehydes. They have a specific group called a carbonyl group.
  • Step 3: Note the location of the carbonyl group. In aldehydes, the carbonyl group (C=O) is always at the end of the carbon chain.
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