How can one convert an aldehyde to a ketone?

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2026-05-12 06:00

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To convert an aldehyde to a ketone, one can use a reducing agent such as a metal hydride (e.g. NaBH4) to add a hydrogen atom to the carbonyl group of the aldehyde, resulting in a ketone. This process is known as a reduction reaction.

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