8.2.3 - Preparation of Ketones
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Define ketone and provide an example.
💡 Hint: What is the functional group present in ketones?
What reagent is used to synthesize ketones from acyl chlorides?
💡 Hint: Recall the key reagent and its role in this reaction.
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Which of the following can be prepared from acyl chlorides?
💡 Hint: Consider the reactions involving acyl chlorides.
True or False: Ketones can only be prepared from nitriles.
💡 Hint: Reflect on all the different methods we've discussed.
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Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of using Friedel-Crafts acylation in industrial settings compared to other methods of preparing ketones.
💡 Hint: Consider industrial efficiency and safety factors.
Propose an alternative synthesis method for a particular ketone and compare it with the Friedel-Crafts method.
💡 Hint: Think about the reactants and potential side products.
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