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How many carbon atoms does formaldehyde have?(a) 0(b) 1(c) 2(d) 3I had been asked this question in an international level competition.Asked question is from Nomenclature and Structure of Carbonyl Groups in division Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT OPTION is (b) 1

To explain: Formaldehyde is the common NAME of the SIMPLEST aldehyde, methanal. Its formula is HCHO and only one carbon which is also a part of the carbonyl GROUP.



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