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Mark the correct statement about aldehydes and ketones

A

They are soluble in organic solvents like benzene, ether, methanal, chloroform etc

B

Their solubility increases rapidly on increasing the length of the alkyl chain

C

They are used in the blending of perfumes and flavouring agents

D

All of the above

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The solubility of aldehydes and ketones decreases rapidly on increasing the length of the alkyl chain. All aldehydes and ketones are fairly soluble in organic solvents like benzene, ether, methanol, chloroform etc.
Infact many naturally occurring aldehydes and ketones are used in the blending of perfumes and flavouring agents.
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