Cinnamaldehyde is present in the bark of cinnamon trees. It gives cinnamon its taste and odor.

The Lewis structure of a cinnamaldehyde molecule is shown below, with one of the atoms replaced by an $\mathrm{X}$.

Complete the statement.
The missing atom in the cinnamaldehyde molecule is $\qquad$
Choose 1 answer:
(A) $\mathrm{H}$
(B) $\mathrm{C}$
(c) $\mathrm{N}$
(D) $\mathrm{O}$

Question

Cinnamaldehyde is present in the bark of cinnamon trees. It gives cinnamon its taste and odor.

The Lewis structure of a cinnamaldehyde molecule is shown below, with one of the atoms replaced by an $\mathrm{X}$.

Complete the statement.
The missing atom in the cinnamaldehyde molecule is $\qquad$
Choose 1 answer:
(A) $\mathrm{H}$
(B) $\mathrm{C}$
(c) $\mathrm{N}$
(D) $\mathrm{O}$

Accepted Answer

***D*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Oxygen in cinnamaldehyde⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The missing atom in the Lewis structure of cinnamaldehyde is oxygen (O). Cinnamaldehyde contains a carbonyl group (C=O), which is essential for its structure and properties.⚹◊What is the molecular formula for cinnamaldehyde?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

Sia