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An aldehyde as well as a ketone can be represented by the same molecular formula, say C3H60.Write their structures and name them. State the relation between the two in the language of science. (CBSE 2016)

The given Molecular formula is C3H60. The structure is as follows:


Aldehyde:



Ketone:


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They have a relation as they have same molecular formula but different structural formula. So, they are isomers.

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