JAMB - Chemistry (2023 - No. 61)

Which functional group is present in alkanals?
Carbonyl group (C=O)
Hydroxyl group (-OH)
Alkyl group (-R)
Carboxyl group (-COOH)

Explanation

The carbonyl group (C=O) is the functional group present in alkanals. It consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom.

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