What is the IUPAC name of : CHO?CHO?
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Since there are two carbon atoms, the parent alkane is ethane and since there are two aldehydic group, it is a dial.
Hence the IUPAC name is ethanedial.
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Since there are two carbon atoms, the parent alkane is ethane and since there are two aldehydic group, it is a dial.
Hence the IUPAC name is ethanedial.
Regards