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Correct statement by changing underline part of sentence
Aldehydes and ketones both contain a `ul("carboxyl group")`,

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To correct the statement "Aldehydes and ketones both contain a carboxyl group," we need to replace the underlined part with the correct functional group that characterizes both aldehydes and ketones. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Incorrect Part**: The statement incorrectly states that aldehydes and ketones contain a "carboxyl group." The carboxyl group (-COOH) is characteristic of carboxylic acids, not aldehydes or ketones. 2. **Understand the Functional Groups**: - Aldehydes contain a carbonyl group (C=O) with at least one hydrogen atom attached to the carbon. The general structure is represented as RCHO, where R is a hydrocarbon group. ...
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ICSE-ALDEHYDES, KETONES AND CARBOXYLIC ACIDS-EXERCISE (PART-I OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS)
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