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Question
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Identify the functional group present in HCOCH2CH3.
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Ester
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Ketone
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Aldehyde
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Alcohol
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Note: The above compound is categorized under the ether functional group and its name will be ethyl methyl ether. It is a colorless ether. Various other functional groups are present.
Detailed explanation-2: -Aldehydes and ketones are organic compounds which incorporate a carbonyl functional group, C=O.
Detailed explanation-3: -The functional group is present on carbon number 2. The IUPAC name of the compound is 2-butanone.
Detailed explanation-4: -Take the given organic compound to be tested in a clean test tube. Add 2-3 drops of Schiff’s reagent. If there is instant pink or red colour formation then the presence of aldehyde is confirmed.
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