Chapter 16 Aldehydes and Ketones Flashcards
1
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Which functional group are Aldehydes and Ketones part of?
A
The Carbonyl Group
2
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What is an aldehyde?
A
A Carbonyl group bonded to one carbon and a hydrogen
3
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What is a ketone?
A
A carbonyl group bonded to two carbons
4
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Nomenclature of Aldehydes
A
The parent alkane must contain the longest carbon chain WITH the functional group
5
Q
What do you change the suffix to in aldehyde nomenclature?
A
from -ane to -anal (think methane –> methanal)
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