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What is the primary difference in the oxidation reactions between aldehydes and ketones?
ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsNEET
Options:
  • A Aldehydes are not oxidised
  • B Ketones are more easily oxidised than aldehydes
  • C Aldehydes are easily oxidised to carboxylic acids, while ketones are not
  • D Ketones are easily oxidised to aldehydes, while aldehydes are not
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Aldehydes are easily oxidised to carboxylic acids, while ketones are not
The primary difference in the oxidation reactions between aldehydes and ketones is that aldehydes are easily oxidised to carboxylic acids, while ketones are not as easily oxidised.

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