Carbonyl groups
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The C=O bond is polar because there is a large difference in electonegativity between C and O. The slightly positive C atom atrracts nucleophiles.
Short-chain carbonyls are soluble in water because their polar C=O bond means they can form hydrogen bonds with water.
Oxidation
The oxidising agent for the reaction of alcohols is acidified potassium dichromate.
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