How are aldehydes and ketones alike?
1 Answer
Jul 28, 2016
Both species contain an unsaturated carbonyl group,
Explanation:
An aldehyde, because of the primary position of the carbonyl, is much less sterically hindered than a ketone, and is, as a consequence, more reactive. For given reactions, especially Schiff base formation, an aldehyde may react quantitatively at room temperature, whereas a ketone may require prolonged heating at reflux.
