Which reagent is capable of reacting with both aldehydes and ketones?

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18 Mar 2019
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The Grignard reagent reacts with both aldehydes and ketones by adding to the carbonyl group, forming alcohols. In contrast, Tollens', Fehling's, and Benedict's reagents specifically react with aldehydes and do not typically react with ketones.

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