8.4 - Chemical Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones
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Define an aldehyde.
💡 Hint: Think about what characterizes aldehydes in organic chemistry.
What is the structural difference between aldehydes and ketones?
💡 Hint: Focus on the carbonyl carbon's attachments.
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Which compound is more reactive in nucleophilic addition, propanone or propanal?
💡 Hint: Consider the steric hindrance presented by two groups.
True or False: Aldehydes cannot undergo aldol condensation.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions for aldol reactions.
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Predict the product formed when butanal undergoes aldol condensation.
💡 Hint: Consider the alpha-hydrogen's role in the condensation.
Describe the mechanism of reduction that converts propanone to propanol.
💡 Hint: Focus on the steps involving nucleophile attack and the formation of alcohol.
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