Practice Chemical Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones - 8.4 | 8. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | CBSE Grade 12 Chemistry Part 2
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8.4 - Chemical Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define an aldehyde.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what characterizes aldehydes in organic chemistry.

Question 2

Easy

What is the structural difference between aldehydes and ketones?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the carbonyl carbon's attachments.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which compound is more reactive in nucleophilic addition, propanone or propanal?

  • Propanone
  • Propanal
  • They are equally reactive

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the steric hindrance presented by two groups.

Question 2

True or False: Aldehydes cannot undergo aldol condensation.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the conditions for aldol reactions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Predict the product formed when butanal undergoes aldol condensation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the alpha-hydrogen's role in the condensation.

Question 2

Describe the mechanism of reduction that converts propanone to propanol.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the steps involving nucleophile attack and the formation of alcohol.

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