When aldehydes are subjected to the same conditions that α-halogenate ketones (i.e., X₂ and aqueous acid or base), they are ________. A) α-halogenated as well B) reduced to alcohols C) converted to the acid halide D) oxidized to the acid or carboxylate E) esterified

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Aldehydes, when subjected to conditions that α-halogenate ketones, are typically oxidized to the acid or carboxylate due to their higher reactivity compared to ketones. This is because the hydrogen atom attached to the carbonyl carbon in aldehydes makes them more susceptible to oxidation.

When Aldehydes Are Subjected to the Same Conditions That α-Halogenate