Question

question
choose the options below that are characteristics unique to aldehydes. (select all that apply)
select all that apply:
they can be used for preserving tissue species, embalming bodies, and sterilizing materials.
they each contain a functional group with the structure - cho.
they are named using the suffix - al.
they are named using the suffix - one.

Explanation:

• Aldehydes have the -CHO functional group.
• Their IUPAC names end with -al.
• Formaldehyde (an aldehyde) is used for preserving tissues, etc.
• Ketones use the -one suffix, not aldehydes.

Answer:

They can be used for preserving tissue species, embalming bodies, and sterilizing materials.
They each contain a functional group with the structure —CHO.
They are named using the suffix -al.