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Vanillin is an aldehydic compound.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.My enquiry is from Nomenclature and Structure of Carbonyl Groups in section Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (a) True

The best EXPLANATION: VANILLIN consists of a benzene ring substituted with CHO GROUP and OH group on opposite SIDE. Additionally, there is a methoxy group at meta position with respect to the aldehydic group. Its IUPAC name is 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde.



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