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Question
How would you name the following:
\[\begin{array}{cc}
\ce{CH3 - CH2 - C = O}\\
\phantom{...............}|\\
\phantom{...............}\ce{H}\\
\end{array}\]
Very Short Answer
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Solution
The structure contains 3 carbon atoms with a terminal –CHO (aldehyde group). Hence, its IUPAC name is propanal.
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