Chemistry A-Level
Aldehyde versus ketone distinction
What Aldehyde versus ketone distinction means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Aldehyde versus ketone distinction
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A follow-up test is needed, since the 2,4-DNPH test confirms a carbonyl group but does not distinguish an aldehyde from a ketone.
Topics that use Aldehyde versus ketone distinction
- Carbonyl compounds (OCR A-Level)
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- Carbonyl group confirmation
- Carbonyl group detection
- Carbonyl group structure
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