MHT CET202619 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Which from the following aldehydes contains two - CHO groups in a molecule?
Options
- AAcrolein
- BO-Tolualdehyde
- CPhthaldehyde
- DButyraldehyde
Correct answer
C. Phthaldehyde
Step-by-step solution
Acrolein is CH ₂= CH - CHO , which contains one - CHO group. o-Tolualdehyde is o- CH ₃- C ₆ H ₄- CHO , which contains one - CHO group. Phthaldehyde is benzene-1,2-dicarbaldehyde, C ₆ H ₄( CHO )₂ , which contains two - CHO groups. Butyraldehyde is CH ₃- CH ₂- CH ₂- CHO , which contains one - CHO group. Therefore, phthaldehyde contains two - CHO groups. Answer: Phthaldehyde