Which functional group is present in the following compounds?
a. 2-Methylpentanal
b. 2-Pentanone
c. 3-Ethylhexanoic acid [3 Marks]

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The functional groups present are-
a. Aldehyde [1 Mark]
b. Ketone [1 Mark]
c. Carboxylic acid [1 Mark]

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Which functional group is present in the following compounds? a. 2-Methylpentanal b. 2-Pentanone c. 3-Ethylhexanoic acid [3 Marks]

The functional groups present are- a. Aldehyde [1 Mark] b. Ketone [1 Mark] c. Carboxylic acid [1 Mark]

Which functional group is present in the following compounds?
a. 2-Methylpentanal
b. 2-Pentanone
c. 3-Ethylhexanoic acid [3 Marks]

The functional groups present are-
a. Aldehyde [1 Mark]
b. Ketone [1 Mark]
c. Carboxylic acid [1 Mark]