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Aldehyde Group

An aldehyde group is a functional group that consists of a carbon atom, attached to a hydrogen atom and a double-bonded oxygen atom. It is often depicted as -CHO, where C represents the carbon atom and H and O represent the hydrogen and oxygen atoms, respectively.

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Chemistry (Sense 1):

In chemistry, the aldehyde group is a reactive functional group commonly found in organic compounds. It is present in various natural and synthetic compounds and plays a crucial role in many chemical reactions.

Example sentence: The aldehyde group in formaldehyde gives it its characteristic pungent odor.

Chemistry (Sense 2):

The aldehyde group can be used as a functional group modifier to enhance the properties of certain compounds, such as improving solubility or reactivity.

Example sentence: The addition of an aldehyde group to the molecule increased its water solubility.

Biochemistry:

In biochemistry, the aldehyde group is a key component of various biomolecules, such as carbohydrates and lipids.

Example sentence: The aldehyde group in glucose is responsible for its role as an energy source in living organisms.

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