8.7.6 - From esters
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What is the functional group present in aldehydes?
💡 Hint: Think about the bonds between carbon and oxygen.
Name an example of a ketone.
💡 Hint: It's often used as a solvent.
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What reaction type commonly occurs with aldehydes?
💡 Hint: Think about how nucleophiles attack.
True or False: Ketones can be oxidized easily.
💡 Hint: Consider their structural stability.
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Design a synthetic pathway to convert a primary alcohol into a ketone. What steps would you include?
💡 Hint: Focus on oxidation reactions.
Describe how you would characterize an unknown liquid compound suspected to be an aldehyde or a ketone.
💡 Hint: Remember the distinguishing reactions.
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