Question

The correct IUPAC name of the following compound is:
$\text{O}\text{O}\mid \mid \mid \mid H-C-C-H$

• A. Formyl methane
• B. Formylmethanoate
• C. 1,2-Ethanedial
• D. 1,2-Ethanedione

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1,2-Ethanedial

1,2-Ethanedial .As the compound contains two aldehydic group name of the compound should end with –dial