What are the generic structures for aldehydes and ketones?

Chapter 20, Problem 27E

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Problem 27E

What are the generic structures for aldehydes and ketones? Write a structure for a specific aldehyde and ketone.

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Problem 27E

What are the generic structures for aldehydes and ketones? Write a structure for a specific aldehyde and ketone.

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Solution 27EStep 1An organic compound containing the carbonyl group are called aldehydes.The aldehyde group generally written -CHOKetones also have carbonyl group which is attached to the two carbon atoms.The functional group of both aldehydes and ketones are given below.

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