Identifying between Ketone and aldehyde Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two carbonyl compounds?
A
Ketone and aldehyde
2
Q
What are the reagents we use to tell if it a carbonyl compound?
A
- 2,4 DNP
3
Q
What is the positive test for carbonyl?
A
Orange precipitate formed
4
Q
What is the reagent used to tell the difference between Aldehyde and ketone?
A
Tollens reagent
5
Q
Write down the step by step method to distinguish between Aldehyde and ketone compounds
A
-Take tollens reagent and heat gently using water bath
-Add aldehyde
- If aldehyde forms, silver mirror formed, if ketone no silver mirror