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In the given reaction, equilibrium lies largely to the right hand side for most aldehydes and the left for most ketones due to

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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The position of the equilibrium lies largely to the right hand side for most aldehydes and to the left for most ketones due to steric reasons.