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Aldehydes and ketones both contain the same functional
Chapter , Problem 25(choose chapter or problem)
Aldehydes and ketones both contain the same functional group. Why are they classified as separate classes of organic compounds?
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Aldehydes and ketones both contain the same functional group. Why are they classified as separate classes of organic compounds?
ANSWER:Problem 25
Aldehydes and ketones both contain the same functional group. Why are they classified as separate classes of organic compounds?
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Aldehydes and ketones are classified as separate classes of organic compounds because both of these groups contain a group (carbonyl group).
Depending on the position of the carbonyl group determines whether a compound is an aldehyde or a ketone.