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Why are aldehydes and ketones with one to four carbon atoms soluble in water? (14.2)
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Aldehydes and ketones are organic compounds that consist of a carbonyl group (C=O) and hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups (R). The general formula for aldehydes is RCHO and for ketones is RCOR', where R and R' can be hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups. Show more…
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