Aldehydes and Ketones (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

$\text{C}=\text{O}$ (carbon-oxygen double bond)

Position of the carbonyl group in the molecule

At the end of the carbon chain

On any carbon except those at the ends

$\text{RCHO}$ or $\text{R}-\text{CH}=\text{O}$

$\text{RCOR}'$ or $\text{R}-\text{C}(=\text{O})-\text{R}'$

'-al'

'-one'

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