MHT CET Chemistry question

Aldehydes derive their common name on the basis of their

(A)Primary structure
(B)Secondary structure
(C)Acid forming propertyCorrect
(D)Alcohol forming property

Answer: (C)

Solution

Common names of aldehydes are taken from the common names of the carboxylic acids they give on oxidation (formaldehyde from formic acid, acetaldehyde from

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