CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2001 - Question 36
Chemistry 2001 JAMB Past Questions - Question 36: The general formula for the alkanals is
Choose the correct answers from the options given.
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Correct Answer
D
Explanation
The general formula for alkanals, also known as aldehydes, is:
\[ \text{RCHO} \]
where \( \text{R} \) represents an alkyl group or hydrogen. Alkanals are a class of organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a hydrogen atom and an alkyl group. The carbon in the carbonyl group is also bonded to a hydrogen atom.

