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If the general formula for aldehyde is written as `C_(n)H_(2n+1)CHO`, the value of n for isobutyral-dehyde is

A

1

B

3

C

4

D

5

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The correct Answer is:
B
Total number of C atoms in isobutyraldehyde `(CH_(3))_(2)CHCHO` is four,
`therefore` Value of n should be 3 in `C_(n)H_(2n+1)CHO`.
This reaction involves acylation. `CH_(3)COCH_(3)` is not an acetylating agent.
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