What is the correct special suffix for the functional group when its carbon is excluded from the principal chain?

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What is the correct special suffix for the $-CHO$ functional group when its carbon is excluded from the principal chain?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. The special suffix for an excluded aldehyde group is "carbaldehyde" (e.g., Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde).

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