The common name of this compound is: H -H

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The common name of this compound is:

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The image shows a chemical structure with three atoms. The central carbon (C) atom is double-bonded to an oxygen (O) atom and single-bonded to a hydrogen (H) atom. Another hydrogen is also bonded to the carbon atom. This structure represents the simplest aldehyde, commonly known as formaldehyde.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 9** The common name of this compound is: (Provide your answer in the box below) **Diagram Explanation:** The image shows a chemical structure with three atoms. The central carbon (C) atom is double-bonded to an oxygen (O) atom and single-bonded to a hydrogen (H) atom. Another hydrogen is also bonded to the carbon atom. This structure represents the simplest aldehyde, commonly known as formaldehyde.
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