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Do Ketones React With Alcohol? A Deep Dive into Organic Reactions

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In organic chemistry, the carbonyl group of a ketone is a key site of reactivity. A common question arises regarding its interaction with other functional groups: do ketones react with alcohol? The answer is a definitive yes, typically through a nucleophilic addition reaction, though this process requires specific conditions to proceed effectively.