(A) The given compound is $(CH_3)_3C-CHO$. This compound consists of a $t$-butyl group attached to an aldehyde group $(-CHO)$. The common name for thi

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(A) The given compound is $(CH_3)_3C-CHO$. This compound consists of a $t$-butyl group attached to an aldehyde group $(-CHO)$. The common name for this specific aldehyde is $Pivaldehyde$. It is also known as $2,2$-dimethylpropanal in $IUPAC$ nomenclature.

Class 12 Chemistry 8-1.Aldehydes and Ketones Introduction

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What is the common name of the compound $(CH_3)_3C-CHO$?

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Pivaldehyde
B
Trimethylacetaldehyde
C
$\alpha, \alpha, \alpha$-Trimethylacetaldehyde
D
$t$-Butylformaldehyde

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Give the structures of the following compounds:
$(i)$ $4-$Nitropropiophenone
$(ii)$ $2-$Hydroxycyclopentanecarbaldehyde
$(iii)$ Phenyl acetaldehyde

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What is the $IUPAC$ name of mesityl oxide?

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Explain the $IUPAC$ nomenclature of aldehydes and ketones.

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Match the common names given in Column-$I$ with the $IUPAC$ names given in Column-$II$.

Column-$I$ (Common names) Column-$II$ ($IUPAC$ names)

$A$. Cinnamaldehyde $1$. Pentanal

$B$. Acetophenone $2$. Prop-$2$-en-$al$

$C$. Valeraldehyde $3$. $4$-Methylpent-$3$-en-$2$-one

$D$. Acrolein $4$. $3$-Phenylprop-$2$-en-$al$

$E$. Mesityl oxide $5$. $1$-Phenylethanone

Column-$I$ (Common names)	Column-$II$ ($IUPAC$ names)
$A$. Cinnamaldehyde	$1$. Pentanal
$B$. Acetophenone	$2$. Prop-$2$-en-$al$
$C$. Valeraldehyde	$3$. $4$-Methylpent-$3$-en-$2$-one
$D$. Acrolein	$4$. $3$-Phenylprop-$2$-en-$al$
$E$. Mesityl oxide	$5$. $1$-Phenylethanone