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Good morning, class! Today, we're diving into aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. Can anyone tell me what might be common about these compounds?
They all have the carbonyl group!
Exactly! The carbonyl group (>C=O) is key. Aldehydes have it on the terminal end, while ketones have it between two carbons. Let\u2019s remember this with the acronym \u2018A-CK\u2019, where A stands for Aldehyde and K for Ketone.
What's a carboxylic acid then?
Great question! Carboxylic acids contain a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group. They have the -COOH group, making them acidic. Let\u2019s remember them as \u2018C-A\u2019, where \u2018C\u2019 is for Carbonyl and \u2018A\u2019 is for Acid!
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Let\u2019s move on to nomenclature. Aldehydes are named by replacing -ic acid with -al. Can someone give me an example?
Formic acid becomes methanal!
Perfect! And for ketones, they end with -one. Who can tell me a common ketone?
Acetone!
Right! It\u2019s also known as propan-2-one. Remember the acronym \u2018A-K\u2019 for Aldehyde and Ketone to help keep them straight!
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Let's analyze the physical properties of these compounds next. Do you remember how their boiling points compare to hydrocarbons?
They have higher boiling points than hydrocarbons but lower than alcohols.
Correct! Their polarity contributes to their behavior in mixtures. Now, can anyone tell me about their reactions?
They undergo nucleophilic addition reactions. Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones.
Exactly! Keep in mind the memory aid \u2018A-K-NA\u2019, which stands for Aldehyde, Ketone, Nucleophilic Addition.
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Finally, how do we distinguish between aldehydes and ketones?
We use tests like Tollens\u2019 and Fehling\u2019s tests!
That\u2019s right! Aldehydes oxidize easily while ketones do not respond. Let's summarize that with \u2018TAF\u2019, for Tollens and Fehling, to remember the tests!
These tests are really useful!
Absolutely! Understanding them will greatly help in organic synthesis.
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In this section, we explore the characteristics and naming conventions of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids, including how they are structured and prepared. We also delve into their physical properties, chemical reactions, and the mechanisms underlying their transformations, providing insight into their roles in chemical industries and everyday applications.
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Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids are some of the important classes of organic compounds containing carbonyl group. These are highly polar molecules. Therefore, they boil at higher temperatures than the hydrocarbons and weakly polar compounds such as ethers of comparable molecular masses.
Aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids contain a carbonyl group (C=O), which makes them polar. Polarity affects their boiling points: the more polar a compound, the higher its boiling point compared to nonpolar compounds like hydrocarbons. This means substances like aldehydes and ketones will boil at higher temperatures than hydrocarbons of similar molecular weight.
Think of a crowded dance floor (polar compounds) versus an empty room (nonpolar compounds). A crowded dance floor requires more space (energy) to get people to leave (boil) compared to an empty room where people can simply walk out.
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The lower members are more soluble in water because they form hydrogen bonds with water. The higher members, because of large size of hydrophobic chain of carbon atoms, are insoluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents.
Lower aldehydes and ketones can easily form hydrogen bonds with water, leading to high solubility. However, as more carbon atoms are added (in higher members), the hydrophobic (water-repelling) character of the carbon chains becomes stronger. Thus, those larger molecules become less soluble in water but maintain solubility in organic solvents.
Consider how sugar dissolves well in water due to its ability to create hydrogen bonds. However, if we try to dissolve a long-chain fatty acid in water, it tends to float and remain separate due to its nonpolar hydrocarbon tail.
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Aldehydes are prepared by dehydrogenation or controlled oxidation of primary alcohols and controlled or selective reduction of acyl halides.
Aldehydes can be synthesized from primary alcohols by removing hydrogen (dehydrogenation) or by oxidizing them in a controlled manner. They can also be formed from acyl halides through a selective reduction process that prevents over-reduction to alcohols.
Imagine cooking: just like you can lightly sear a steak (controlled cooking) or let it burn (overcooking), the process of creating aldehydes requires careful control to avoid going too far and turning them into alcohol.
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Ketones are prepared by oxidation of secondary alcohols and hydration of alkynes. Ketones are also prepared by reaction of acyl chloride with dialkylcadmium.
Ketones can be formed by oxidizing secondary alcohols - a straightforward process. Additionally, alkynes can react with water to produce ketones, and acyl chlorides can react with specific compounds (dialkylcadmium) to yield ketones as well.
Creating ketones is like making a cocktail: you mix different ingredients (like oxidizing or hydrating) while ensuring you don't mix too much of one element (to avoid creating unwanted substances).
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Aldehydes and ketones undergo nucleophilic addition reactions onto the carbonyl group with a number of nucleophiles such as, HCN, NaHSO3, alcohols (or diols), ammonia derivatives, and Grignard reagents.
In nucleophilic addition reactions, the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbon of the carbonyl group, resulting in the formation of a new bond. This reaction is central to many transformations involving aldehydes and ketones.
Like a game of tug-of-war where one side pulls on a rope (the nucleophile) toward a stake (the carbonyl carbon), a strong pull can create a new connection (the new bond formed) when the two sides come together.
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The a-hydrogens in aldehydes and ketones are acidic. Therefore, aldehydes and ketones having at least one a-hydrogen, undergo Aldol condensation in the presence of a base to give a-hydroxyaldehydes (aldol) and a-hydroxyketones(ketol), respectively.
The presence of a-hydrogens in aldehydes and ketones makes them somewhat acidic, meaning they can lose a proton in the presence of a base. This loss leads to aldol condensation, where two carbonyl compounds combine to form a larger molecule called an aldol or ketol.
Picture a couple (the two compounds) deciding to work together to build something (the aldol). When one partner steps back to allow their partner to take a lead role (losing a proton), they can create a much larger structure together.
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Aldehydes are easily oxidised to carboxylic acids by mild oxidising reagents such as Tollensβ reagent and Fehlingβs reagent. These oxidation reactions are used to distinguish aldehydes from ketones.
Aldehydes can be oxidized more easily than ketones. Tests such as Tollensβ and Fehlingβs are used to differentiate between these two classes of compounds. When undergoing these tests, aldehydes will change color indicating oxidation, whereas ketones do not undergo this reaction.
Think of a test for maturity in fruit: like how an unripe fruit (aldehyde) changes color when ripe (oxidation), while other fruits (ketones) remain unchanged in color no matter how long they stay on the tree.
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Carboxylic acids are considerably more acidic than alcohols and most of simple phenols. Carboxylic acids are reduced to primary alcohols with LiAlH4, or better with diborane in ether solution.
Carboxylic acids have a higher acidity compared to alcohols and phenols due to more effective stabilization of their corresponding anions (carboxylate ions) by resonance. They can be reduced to alcohols using specific reagents.
Consider a team project where one person (the acid) makes strong contributions (acidic strength) leading to better results than others (alcohols). Reducing them (converting to alcohols) is like taking their ideas and creating something new!
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Methanal, ethanal, propanone, benzaldehyde, formic acid, acetic acid and benzoic acid are highly useful compounds in industry.
These organic compounds serve numerous purposes in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to fragrances. They play essential roles in manufacturing, preservation, and flavoring, highlighting the versatility of carbonyl compounds.
Think of these compounds as tools in a toolbox. Each tool (compound) has specific functions (uses) in a DIY project (industrial application) making them indispensable for achieving great results.
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Key Concepts
Carbonyl Group: A functional group (>C=O) crucial in determining the properties and reactions of aldehydes and ketones.
Nomenclature: Aldehydes are named with -al suffix, ketones with -one, and carboxylic acids with -oic acid ending.
Physical Properties: Carbonyl compounds have higher boiling points than hydrocarbons and are polar in nature.
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Methanal (formaldehyde) is the simplest aldehyde, while acetone is a well-known ketone.
Carboxylic acids like acetic acid are derived from their respective alcohols or aldehydes.
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Aldehydes smell sweet, ketones can\u2019t be beat, carboxylic acids \u2013 a sour treat.
Once upon a time, there were three friends: Aldehyde, Ketone, and Acid. Aldehyde was known for its sweet smell and could easily transform into Acid, while Ketone was a bit more complex to change.
Remember \u2018A is for Aldehyde, K is for Ketone\u2019 when learning their structures!
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Term: Aldehyde
Definition:
An organic compound containing the functional group -CHO, where the carbonyl carbon is bonded to a hydrogen atom.
Term: Ketone
Definition:
An organic compound containing the functional group -CO- where the carbonyl carbon is bonded to two other carbon atoms.
Term: Carboxylic Acid
Definition:
An organic compound containing the carboxyl group -COOH, characterized by the presence of both a carbonyl and hydroxyl group.
Term: Carbonyl Group
Definition:
A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom.
Term: Nomenclature
Definition:
The system of naming organic compounds according to established rules.
Term: Oxidation
Definition:
A chemical reaction that involves the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state.
Term: Reduction
Definition:
A chemical reaction that involves the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state.