Aldehydes And Ketones Flashcards

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The general formula for aldehyde and ketone

A

RCHO & R-CO-R respectively.

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Aldehydes and ketones are collectively known as

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Carbonyl compounds

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3
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Why is carbonyl hydrophillic

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Because it has an electronegative value

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4
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Increasing no of carbon atoms in aldehydes leads to

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High boiling point
Low solubility
Polar molecule
Low vapour pressure.

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