Aldehydes and ketones contain a carbonyl group from "summary" of Organic Chemistry by John E. McMurry
Aldehydes and ketones are two classes of organic compounds that share a common structural feature: the carbonyl group. This functional group consists of a carbon atom doubly bonded to an oxygen atom. In aldehydes, the carbonyl group is located at the end of a carbon chain, whereas in ketones, it is found within the carbon chain. This subtle difference in structure gives rise to distinct chemical properties and reactivity in aldehydes and ketones. The presence of the carbonyl group imparts unique characteristics to aldehydes and ketones. For example, the carbon atom in the carbonyl group is electrophilic due to the partial positive charge on the carbon atom. This electrophilic nature makes the carbonyl carbon susceptible to nucleophilic attack, leading to various chemical reactions. In addition, the oxygen atom in the carbonyl group is more electronegative than the carbon atom, resulting in a polarized C=O bond. This polarity influences the physical properties of aldehydes and...
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