Identifying between Ketone and aldehyde Flashcards

1
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What are the two carbonyl compounds?

A

Ketone and aldehyde

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What are the reagents we use to tell if it a carbonyl compound?

A
  • 2,4 DNP
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What is the positive test for carbonyl?

A

Orange precipitate formed

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4
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What is the reagent used to tell the difference between Aldehyde and ketone?

A

Tollens reagent

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5
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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

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