Carbonyls Flashcards
1
Q
what is the functional group of a carbonyl
A
C=O
2
Q
what are the two types of carbonyls
A
Aldehydes and ketones
3
Q
what is the functional group of Aldehyde
A
CHO
4
Q
what is the functional Group of a ketone
A
CO
5
Q
what is the suffix for an aldehyde
A
-al
6
Q
what is the suffix for a ketone
A
-one
7
Q
what happens if aldehydes are oxidised
A
They are oxidised into butanoic acids
8
Q
what are the conditions for the oxidation of an aldehyde
A
Cr2O2^2- / dilute H2SO4
Reflux
9
Q
Do ketones undergo oxidation Reaction
A
NO
10
Q
what is the difference between the C=C and the C=O
A
The oxygen in the C=O is more electronegative than Carbon, so it attracts the electron density and brings it closer to oxygen. This makes the bond polar as the Carbon is slightly
