Ketones are prepared by oxidation of
secondary alcohols and hydration of alkynes Ketones are also prepared by reaction
of acyl chloride with dialkylcadmium A good method for the preparation of aromatic
ketones is the Friedel-Crafts acylation of aromatic hydrocarbons with acyl chlorides
or anhydrides Both aldehydes and ketones can be prepared by ozonolysis of alkenes