Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Identify the correct name for the given compound:
Options
- Aphenylketone
- Bbenzaldehyde
- Cbenzylcarbonyl
- Dphenylaldehyde
Correct answer
B. benzaldehyde
Step-by-step solution
The given structure consists of a benzene ring attached directly to a formyl group ( -CHO ). The -CHO functional group represents an aldehyde. When an aldehyde group is attached directly to a benzene ring, the compound is named benzaldehyde. Therefore, the correct name for the given compound is benzaldehyde. Answer: benzaldehyde