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What is the IUPAC name for Glyceraldehyde?

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When aldehyde and hydroxyl groups are present together, the aldehyde group gets priority and forms the suffix -al.
Updated On: Apr 24, 2026
  • 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane
  • 2,3-dihydroxypropanal
  • 1,3-dihydroxypropanone
  • 2-hydroxypropanal
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The Correct Option is B

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