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Question

The general molecular formula of aldehydes and ketones is :

A

$\ce{C_nH_{2n-2}O}$

B

$\ce{C_nH_{2n}O}$

C

$\ce{C_nH_{2n+2}O}$

D

$\ce{C_nH_{2n+4}O}$

Answer

$\ce{C_nH_{2n}O}$

Explanation

Solution

Both aldehydes and ketones have general mol. formula $C_nH_{2n}O$