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This chapter focuses on aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids, highlighting their structures, nomenclature, preparation methods, and significant chemical reactions. The properties and uses of these compounds are discussed, emphasizing their importance in organic chemistry and various industrial applications.
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Term: Carbonyl Group
Definition: A functional group composed of a carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen atom (>C=O), found in aldehydes and ketones.
Term: Aldol Condensation
Definition: A reaction involving the combination of two aldehydes or ketones having alpha-hydrogens to form beta-hydroxy aldehydes or ketones, which can further dehydrate to form alpha, beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.
Term: Cannizzaro Reaction
Definition: A reaction observed for aldehydes without an alpha-hydrogen where one molecule is oxidized to a carboxylic acid and another reduced to an alcohol in the presence of a strong base.
Term: Nomenclature
Definition: The systematic method for naming chemical compounds, including common and IUPAC names for carbonyl compounds.
Term: IUPAC Naming
Definition: The system for naming organic compounds as per the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry which includes rules for the formation of names for compounds based on their structure.