April 2025
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Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids |

• These have a
group (Carbonyl group) and a general formula of Cn H2n O so these are called carbonyl compounds.

• If R and R′ represent the same alkyl or aryl groups, the ketone is a simple ketone as in the case of acetone (CH3COCH3).
• If R and R′ are different alkyl or aryl groups, the ketone is said to be a mixed ketone. For example: acetophenone (CH3COC6H5).
• Aldehydes ...
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