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Aldehyde functional group can occur :...

Aldehyde functional group can occur :

A

any where in the carbon atoms chain

B

in the middle of carbon atoms chain

C

only at the second carbon atom of the chain

D

only at either end carbon atom of the carbon chain.

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The correct Answer is:
D
`-CHO` is a monovalent group and therefore will be at the either end of the chain.
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