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The carbonyl group (C=O) in aldehydes and ketones behaves as a nucleophile or electrophile ?

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To determine whether the carbonyl group (C=O) in aldehydes and ketones behaves as a nucleophile or electrophile, we can analyze the structure and electron distribution in the carbonyl group. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Carbonyl Group**: - The carbonyl group consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O). - In aldehydes, the carbonyl carbon is bonded to at least one hydrogen atom (RCHO), while in ketones, it is bonded to two carbon atoms (R2C=O). ...
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