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Chemical properties of Aldehydes and Ketones 
Reactions common to both Aldehydes and Ketones 
The difference between an Aldehyde and a Ketone is the position of the C=O (Carbonyl group). 
Aldehyde – always on a carbon at the end of the chain 
Ketone – Always on a carbon at middle carbon of the chain 
1. BOTH Aldehydes and Ketones can be reduced 
Aldehyde reduced to Primary Alcohol 
Reducing agent = Sodium tetrahydroborate III (NaBH4) 
Ketone reduced to Secondary Alcohol 
Reduction Oxidisatio...