What happens due to the polar nature of

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

What happens due to the polar nature of carbonyl group in aldehydes and ketones?

Options:

Intermolecular association

Intermolecular hydrogen bonding

Intramolecular hydrogen bonding

None of these

Correct Answer:

Intermolecular association

Explanation:

Aldehydes and ketones are highly polar molecules and readily bond with water molecules via permanent dipole-permanent dipole intermolecular forces.