How are aldehydes and ketones alike?

Answer 1

Both species contain an unsaturated carbonyl group, #RC(=O)H#, or #RC(=O)R'#.

Because of the carbonyl's primary position, an aldehyde is much less sterically hindered than a ketone, which makes it more reactive. An aldehyde can react quantitatively at room temperature for specific reactions, particularly Schiff base formation, while a ketone might need to be heated for a longer period of time at reflux.

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Answer 2

Maya Allen

Aldehydes and ketones are both organic compounds containing a carbonyl group, which is a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom. They undergo similar chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic addition and oxidation. Both aldehydes and ketones are commonly used in organic synthesis and have distinct odors.

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