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The table shows the name and formulae of the first few aldehydes:
Name Formula
Methanal HCHO
Ethanal CH3CHO
Propanal CH3CH2CHO
Butanal CH3CH2CH2CHO
(a) Write down the chemical name and formula of the fifth member of aldehyde.[2]
(b) What is the molecular formula of the fifth member?[1]
(c) Suggest a general formula for aldehydes.[1]
(c) Ethanal can be oxidized to ethanoic acid by an oxidizing agent. Draw the full structural formula of
ethanoic acid. [1]