Aldehydes and Ketones

Question 0

Describe the difference in the positioning of the carbonyl group in a ketone and an aldehyde?

Answer 0

Aldehyde: Carbonyl group bonded to carbon and hydrogen (found at end of chain)
Ketone: Carbonyl group bonded to two other carbon atoms.

Question 1

What functional group is found in a ketone or an aldehyde?

Answer 1

Carbonyl group