Question

Aldehydes and ketones both contain the carbonyl group.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

A carbonyl group is a functional group composed of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom: $(C=O)$Aldehydes and ketones both contain the carbonyl group. In aldehydes carbonyl carbon is bonded to a hydrogen atom while in ketones the carbonyl carbon is bonded to another carbon atom.