Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 2 - Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules - Problems - Page 77: Problem 2-20 h

Answer

The compound is an aldehyde. The Lewis structure is shown in the picture below.

Work Step by Step

The compound is an aldehyde because the compound has a -CHO in the formula. It follows the general formula RCHO. The functional group RCHO is called an aldehyde.
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