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A group of students were given to study the properties of aldehydes and ketones in the lab. They recorded a few observation of their physical properties.

Property Aldehyde Ketone
Solubility High Low
Volatality Moderate High
Reactivity High Low

1. Why are aldehydes more reactive and more soluble than ketones? 

2. What values of students are seen from the above act? 

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1. Aldehydes are more soluble in water because they form hydrogen bond with water molecule. 

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