Aldehydes and Ketones: Formation, Structure and Nomenclature Flashcards
1
Q
What functional group do both aldehydes and ketones contain?
A
- Carbonyl group
- C=O
2
Q
What is the difference in structure between aldehydes and ketones?
A
- Aldehydes have their carbonyl group at the end of the carbon chain
- RC(=O)H
- Ketones have their carbonyl group in the middle of the carbon chain
- RC(=O)R
3
Q
What is the suffix for aldehydes? Do you need to specify which carbon the carbonyl group is bonded to?
A
- -al
- No, carbonyl group is always bonded to carbon-1
4
Q
What is the suffix for ketones? Do you need to specify which carbon the carbonyl group is bonded to?
A
- -one
- For ketones with 5 or more carbons, yes you must say which carbon the functional group is on
5
Q
How are aldehydes formed?
A
- By oxidising primary alcohols
6
Q
How are ketones formed?
A
- By oxidising secondary alcohols
