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Aldehydes and Ketones Structure of Aldehydes and Ketones

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The key structural difference between an aldehyde and a ketone is that an aldehyde contains:

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Correct Answer: B) A hydrogen atom directly bonded to the carbonyl carbon

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An aldehyde has the group –CHO, whereas a ketone has two carbon groups attached to the carbonyl carbon.

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