Nomenclature and Preparation

Naming and preparing compounds containing the carbonyl group.

The Carbonyl Group

Both aldehydes (R-CHO) and ketones (R-CO-R') contain the carbonyl group (C=O), differing in what is attached to the carbonyl carbon.

Preparation

Common methods include the oxidation of alcohols, and ozonolysis of alkenes.

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