Asked in Premeth Test 13 — Aldehydes and Ketones

Each sentence below has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits in with the meaning of the sentence as a whole.Some poisonous gases can enter the body by _ through the skin.

Correct answer: C. Absorption

  • A. Microcosm
  • B. Mitigation
  • C. Absorption
  • D. Premonition

Explanation

The word that best fits in the blank is "absorbing."So the complete sentence is:"Some poisonous gases can enter the body by absorbing through the skin."Absorbing means taking in or soaking up, which is how gases can penetrate the skin.

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Aldehydes and ketones contain the polar carbonyl group, but aldehydes are generally more readily oxidised and more reactive than ketones. Coverage includes preparation by oxidation or reduction routes, nucleophilic addition of reagents such as hydrogen cyanide and bisulfite, and tests that distinguish aldehydes from ketones.

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