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The general formula of aliphatic saturated aldehydes and ketones is:

A

`C_(n)H_(2n)O_(2)`

B

`C_(n)H_(2n)O`

C

`C_(n)H_(2n+2)O`

D

`C_(n)H_(2n+1)OH`

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  • The general formula of cycloalkanes is

    A
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    B
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    C
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    A
    `6CO_2 + 6H_2O to C_6H_12O_6 + 6O_2`
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    `C_6H_12O_6 + 6O_2 to 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + 686 "kcal"`
    C
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  • Carboxylic acid group does not give the usual addition and elimination reactions of aldehydes and ketones because

    A
    O-H bond is more polar than `""_("/")^("\")C=O` group
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    D
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