An aldehyde, ketone, and carboxylic acid have what in common?
A) a carbonyl group
B) a polar covalent bond
C) a permanent dipole
D) two single bonds to the carbon of the carbonyl
E) All of the above are correct.

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Aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids all contain a carbonyl group (C=O), which is a polar covalent bond, creating a permanent dipole. Additionally, the carbon of the carbonyl group in these compounds is typically bonded to two other atoms, fulfilling all the conditions listed.

An Aldehyde, Ketone, and Carboxylic Acid Have What in Common