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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