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Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)

Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)

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Question 10

Which statement is not correct for both propanal and propanone?

A

They are functional group isomers with the molecular formula C3H6O\text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}C3​H6​O.

B

They both react with HCN\text{HCN}HCN to produce a molecule containing an asymmetric carbon atom.

C

They can both be prepared by the oxidation of an alcohol with the molecular formula C3H8O\text{C}_3\text{H}_8\text{O}C3​H8​O.

D

They can both be reduced to an alcohol using NaBH4\text{NaBH}_4NaBH4​ in aqueous solution.

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