Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

NAME OF FUNCTIONAL GROUP -O-

  1. NITRO

  2. AMINO

  3. ALDIHYDE

  4. ETHER
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Explanation

The -O- functional group (oxygen atom bridging two carbon atoms) is called an ether. Ethers have the general structure R-O-R'. Nitro (A) is -NO2, amino (B) is -NH2, and aldehyde (C) is -CHO (with a typo in the option). Common examples include diethyl ether used as an anesthetic.

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