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Which of the following is a characteristic reaction of aldehydes?.
- A.Aldehydes undergo oxidation to form carboxylic acids.
- B.Aldehydes do not react with nucleophiles.
- C.Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones towards nucleophilic addition.
- D.Aldehydes can be reduced to primary alcohols.
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