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Discussion Topic: 1) What are the general formulas of aldehydes and ketones; 2) What are some important uses of aldehydes and ketones (refer to textbook or Powerpoint); 3) What types of reactions do aldehydes and ketones undergo? 4) What are the main factors that affect the reactivity of aldehydes and ketones: and 5) Give an example of reaction that could be used to distinguish between an aldehyde and a ketone. Please use actual structures, wherever applicable. that could be used to distinguish between an aldehyde and a ketone. Us
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Aldehydes have the general formula of R(C=O)H and ketones have the