Aldehyde Group (Noun)
Meaning
The chemical group -CHO.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The aldehyde group is a functional group with the formula -CHO, which is found in many organic compounds.
- Benzaldehyde is an aromatic compound that contains an aldehyde group attached to a benzene ring.
- The aldehyde group in formaldehyde is highly reactive and can easily form bonds with other molecules.
- Acetaldehyde is a simple aldehyde that contains only two carbon atoms and one aldehyde group.
- The aldehyde group in vanillin is responsible for its distinctive sweet and creamy flavor.