Which Functional Group Below Contains the Most Highly Oxidized Carbon

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which functional group below contains the most highly oxidized carbon?

• A) alkane
• B) alcohol
• C) aldehyde
• D) ketone
• E) carboxylic acid

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