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Aldehydes derive their common name on th...

Aldehydes derive their common name on the basis of their

A

primary structure

B

secondary structure

C

acid forming property

D

alcohol forming property

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C
Historically acids wee discovered before aldehyde. Aldehydes are oxidised to corresponding carboxylic acid.
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