Chapter 23, Problem 23.66SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural difference between an aldehyde and a ketone should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Aldehyde and ketones are one such an important functional group in the organic compounds. Both of these compounds contain carbonyl group $\text{C=O}$.

In aldehyde $\text{C=O}$ attach with hydrogen and alkyl or aryl (R).$\left(R-CHO\right)$

In ketone $\text{C=O}$ attach with two alkyl or aryl (R) groups, they can be represented as $R-CO-R^{\text{'}}$

The Structural formula of a compound shows how the atoms are arranged in a molecule and, in particular, shows which functional groups are present.