Reactions Ketones/Aldehydes Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidising aldehydes makes?
A
Carboxylic Acids
2
Q
Oxidising ketones makes?
A
Nothing, they can’t be oxidised
3
Q
Primary alcohols oxidise to become?
A
Aldehydes and Carboxylic Acids
4
Q
Aldehydes reduce to?
A
Primary Alcohols
5
Q
Ketones reduce to?
A
Secondary alcohols