Ketones (CnH2nO)

Question 1

Reduction of ketones to secondary alcohols. EXAMPLE AND CONDITIONS.

Answer 1

Proanone+2[H]—>Propan-2-ol.
Conditions= NaBH4(aq) or LiAlH4(ether).

Question 2

HCN+Ketones—>2-alkyl-2-hydroxynitriles. EXAMPLE AND CONDITIONS.

Answer 2

HCN+Propanone—>2-methyl-2-hydroxypropanenitrile.
Conditions= KCN(aq) catalyst.

Question 3

Ketone reactions.

Answer 3

1.Reduction of ketones to secondary alcohols.
2.HCN+Ketones—>2-alkyl-2-hydroxynitriles.

Question 4

Ketone production methods (with conditions).

Answer 4

1.Oxidation of alkenes, conditions= hot concentrated H+/KMnO4(VII) AND R-C-R MUST BE PRESENT.
2.Oxidation of secondary alcohols, condition= H+/KMnO4(VII) AND REFLUX.