Question

What are Uses of Aldehydes and Ketones?

Answer

Uses of Aldehydes and Ketones: (i) Ketones have a low toxicity and can dissolve numerous chemical substances. (ii) In the chemical industry, ketones and aldehydes find use as reagents, solvents and starting materials to produce other items. (iii) Carvone is the major component in spearmint chewing gum. Benzaldehyde is the key ingredient in almond extract. (iv) Formaldehyde is used to preserve biological specimens and also to manufacture polymers such as Bakelite.