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A ketone differs from an aldehyde in that:

A Ketones have no carbonyl group
B The carbonyl carbon is bonded to two carbon groups (not at the end of a chain)
C Aldehydes are larger
D Ketones contain nitrogen

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Ketones have C=O flanked by two carbon groups; aldehydes have C=O at the terminal position (bonded to at least one H).

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