Aldehydes (alkanals) Flashcards by Jo Russell | Brainscape

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Aldehydes General formula

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CnH2nO

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Aldehydes Ending

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-al, due to COH group on end

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What function group is present in aldehydes?

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Carbonyl (COH)

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What do aldehydes oxidise to form?

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CARBOXYLIC acids

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Solution to test for the oxidation of an aldehyde

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BENEDICTS SOLUTION; Brick red -> blue

2. TOLLEN’S REAGENT; formation of silver mirror m

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