Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
The functional group -CHO represents which class of organic compounds?
AAlcohols
BKetones
CAldehydes
DEthers
✓ Correct Answer: C — Aldehydes
The formyl group (-CHO) is the characteristic functional group of aldehydes.
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