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Multiple Choice
Which term is paired correctly with its definition?
A
Aldehyde: A compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to two alkyl groups
B
Ether: A compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to a nitrogen atom
C
Ketone: A compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to two alkyl groups
D
Carboxylic acid: A compound containing a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom
Verified step by step guidance
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Step 1: Understand the definitions of the functional groups mentioned in the problem. A functional group is a specific group of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.
Step 2: Define an aldehyde. An aldehyde is a compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to at least one hydrogen atom and one alkyl or aryl group. The general structure is R-CHO, where R represents an alkyl or aryl group.
Step 3: Define an ether. An ether is a compound containing an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups. The general structure is R-O-R', where R and R' are alkyl or aryl groups. It does not contain a carbonyl group.
Step 4: Define a ketone. A ketone is a compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. The general structure is R-CO-R', where R and R' are alkyl or aryl groups.
Step 5: Define a carboxylic acid. A carboxylic acid is a compound containing a carboxyl group, which consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a hydroxyl group (OH). The general structure is R-COOH, where R is an alkyl or aryl group.