2 - Methods of Preparation
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Practice Questions
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What is the functional group in aldehydes?
💡 Hint: Think about where the carbonyl group is located.
Name one method to prepare ketones.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of alcohol involved.
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What is the functional group of a ketone?
💡 Hint: Look for the position of the carbonyl in relation to the carbon chain.
True or False: Aldehydes can be prepared from secondary alcohols.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of alcohol required for aldehyde formation.
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Propose a synthetic route to prepare butanoic acid starting from butanol. Include all necessary reactions.
💡 Hint: Consider which reactions involve oxidation steps.
How would you convert benzene to phenylacetone? Outline the necessary steps.
💡 Hint: Recall the reagents needed for Friedel-Crafts reactions.
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