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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Nomenclature of Aldehydes and Ketones

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The IUPAC name of glyoxal is:

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Correct Answer: B) Ethanedial

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Glyoxal is OHC–CHO, a two-carbon compound containing two aldehyde groups, so it is ethanedial.

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