From the following list of standard preparation methods, identify those that are entirely specific to the synthesis of aldehydes and CANNOT be adapted to prepare ketones under standard conditions.

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Correct answer: A,B. Rosenmund reduction strictly reduces to (aldehydes). Stephen's reduction strictly reduces to (aldehydes). The Wacker process prepares ketones from all alkenes except ethene. Dialkyl cadmium with acyl chlorides specifically yields ketones ().

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