MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

Ketones do not show reducing property because

Answer: (C)

Solution

Ketones lack the hydrogen on the carbonyl carbon that aldehydes have, so they cannot be easily oxidised without breaking C-C bonds; options

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