8 - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
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What is a carbonyl group?
💡 Hint: Think about the bond type between carbon and oxygen.
Name an example of an aldehyde.
💡 Hint: Consider flavorings that come from natural sources.
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Which of the following is an example of an aldehyde?
💡 Hint: Focus on flavor compounds.
True or False: Ketones contain a carbonyl group bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of ketones.
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Explain how the properties of aldehydes and ketones enable their use in synthesis reactions.
💡 Hint: Think about their reactivity patterns based on hydrogen presence.
Illustrate the importance of carboxylic acids in biological systems with examples.
💡 Hint: Connect the dots between biochemistry and daily metabolism.
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