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).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A ketone differs from an aldehyde in that:" is Option B: The carbonyl carbon is bonded to two carbon groups (not at the end of a chain).

The other options — A) Ketones have no carbonyl group, C) Aldehydes are larger, D) Ketones contain nitrogen — are incorrect for this DAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: 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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A ketone differs from an aldehyde in that:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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