JAMB - Chemistry (2020 - No. 34)
The general formula for the Alkanals is?
R\(_2\)CO
RCHO
ROH
RCOOR
Paliwanag
Alkanals or Aldehydes have the general formula RCHO while Alkanones or Ketones have the general formula RCOR'.
Where R and R' may be alkyl or aryl groups.