MHT CET20244 May 2024Evening ShiftChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
What is the general molecular formula of aldehydes?
Options
- AC _ n H _ 2 n +1 O
- BC _ n H _ 2 n O
- CC _ n H _ 2 n +1 O ₂
- DC _ n H _ 2 n O ₂
Correct answer
B. C _ n H _ 2 n O
Step-by-step solution
The general formula for aldehydes is C _ n H _ 2 n +1 C H O . The value of n for the first member.