Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? a. The electronegative oxygen atom of the α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound withdraws electrons from the β-carbon leading to more electron-poor characteristic for the carbon than a typical alkene C=C bond. b. A carbon–oxygen double bond is structurally similar to a carbon–carbon double bond. c. Aldehyde and ketones usually react irreversibly with alcohols or water to yield acetals or vicinal diol respectively. d. The carbonyl carbon atom is sp2-hybridized and forms both sp2 σ-bond and a p π-bond to oxygen.

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

a. The electronegative oxygen atom of the α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound withdraws electrons from the β-carbon leading to more electron-poor characteristic for the carbon than a typical alkene C=C bond.
b. A carbon–oxygen double bond is structurally similar to a carbon–carbon double bond.
c. Aldehyde and ketones usually react irreversibly with alcohols or water to yield acetals or vicinal diol respectively.
d. The carbonyl carbon atom is sp2-hybridized and forms both sp2 σ-bond and a p π-bond to oxygen.
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