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Name and represent aldehydes and ketones.

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Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)

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Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)

AQA A Level ChemistryOrganic chemistry

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Name and represent aldehydes and ketones. sits within Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only) for Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only) in AQA A-Level Chemistry 7405. A strong exam response should identify the relevant chemical relationship, choose the correct formula or representation where needed, substitute values or evidence carefully, and state the final conclusion with appropriate units or terminology. When revising this objective, focus on the distinction between the concept being tested and neighbouring ideas so that calculation steps, organic representations, or equilibrium reasoning do not collapse into a generic answer.

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aldehydeketonecarbonyl group

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Incorrect Naming of Aldehydes: Remember that aldehydes are named with the suffix '-al' (e.g., ethanal), while ketones use '-one' (e.g., propanone).
Misrepresentation of Structural Formulae: Ensure that the carbonyl group is correctly placed at the terminal position for aldehydes (e.g., CH3CHO for ethanal) and in the middle for ketones (e.g., CH3COCH3 for propanone).

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