Unit 2 (g) Aldehydes and ketones Flashcards
1
Q
What functional group do aldehydes and ketones have?
A
Carbonyl.
2
Q
What does the carbonyl group look like?
A
Carbon to oxygen double bond.
3
Q
If the carbonyl group is on the last carbon in the chain and it has a hydrogen attached to it what is it?
A
An aldehyde.
4
Q
If the carbonyl group is joined to 2 other carbons and does not have a hydrogen attached to it what is it?
A
A ketone.
5
Q
What is the general formula of the aldehydes and ketones?
A
CnH2nO
6
Q
What do primary alcohols oxidise too?
A
Aldehydes.
7
Q
Can aldehydes undergo further oxidation?
A
Yes.
8
Q
What can aldehydes oxidise further to?
A
Carboxylic acids.
9
Q
What happens to carboxylic acids during reduction?
A
They can be reduced back into aldehydes and then further reduced back into primary alcohols.
