Question

question 6 (1 point)
the compound above is classified as a(n)
alkane
carboxylic acid
aldehyde
ketone
alkene

Explanation:

• Alkane: Contains only single - bonded carbon atoms (\(C - C\)) and no functional groups like carbonyl (\(C = O\)).
• Carboxylic acid: Has the functional group \(-COOH\).
• Aldehyde: Has the functional group \(-CHO\) (carbonyl group attached to a hydrogen and a carbon).
• Ketone: Has the functional group \(-CO-\) (carbonyl group between two carbon atoms).
• Alkene: Contains carbon - carbon double bonds (\(C = C\)).

The given compound has the functional group \(-CHO\) (the carbonyl group is attached to a hydrogen and a methyl group).

Answer:

C. aldehyde