Aldehydes And Ketones Flashcards
1
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Are aldehydes soluble in water ? Explain
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Yes as they contain a polar carbonyl group water is polar
2
Q
Describe a test you would use to demonstrate that a compound is an aldehyde
A
Mix fehlings a and b / mix with aldehyde / heat gently / blue / to red Is positive
3
Q
What affect would heating (a) an aldehyde and (b) a ketone have on acidified kmno4
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Aldehyde from pink to colourless ketone has no effect
4
Q
Describe the smell of an aldehyde
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Rotten apples
5
Q
What type of reaction turns an alcohol into an aldehyde? What reagents and conditions are required to accomplish this change
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Oxidation/ acidified / dichromate ( cr(2)o(7)/ heat
6
Q
What types
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