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Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between an aldehyde and a ketone based on the position of the carbonyl group?
A
In an aldehyde, the carbonyl group is bonded to two alkyl groups, while in a ketone, it's bonded to at least one hydrogen.
B
In an aldehyde, the carbonyl group is always at the end of a carbon chain, while in a ketone, it's always within a carbon chain.
C
Aldehydes always have a longer carbon chain than ketones.
D
Ketones can be oxidized to aldehydes, but aldehydes cannot be oxidized to ketones.