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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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What structural feature distinguishes an aldehyde from a ketone?
Options
A Aldehydes have the carbonyl group bonded to two carbons
B Ketones have the carbonyl group at the end of the chain
C Aldehydes have at least one hydrogen attached to the carbonyl carbon
Correct Answer
D Ketones have no carbonyl group
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aldehydes have the carbonyl group at the end of the chain with at least one hydrogen attached (R-CHO). Ketones have the carbonyl group bonded to two carbon atoms (R-CO-R').

Hint

Aldehydes have a terminal carbonyl.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 619 of 1999
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