Question

The IUPAC name of glyoxal is:

• A. 1,2-ethanedione
• B. ethane-1,2-dione
• C. ethane-1,2-dial
• D. Ethano-1,2-dial

Hint:

When naming compounds with two carbonyl groups, use "dione" and specify the positions of the carbonyl groups on the parent chain.