(a) What is compound A?
(b) Write the electron-dot structure of A.
(c) What is compound B?
(d) Write the electron-dot structure of B.
(e) Name the lower homologue of compound B which is used in preserving biological specimens.
(a) A is propanone or Acetone.
(b) electron-dot structure of A:
(c) Compound B is propanal
(d) electron-dot structure of B:
(e) Methanal (or Formaldehyde) is used in preserving biological specimens.