6 Questions
Which functional group distinguishes carboxylic acids from aldehydes and ketones?
Carboxyl group
Which functional group is present in aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids?
Carbonyl group
How do aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids differ in terms of reactivity?
Aldehydes are more reactive than ketones and carboxylic acids due to the presence of a hydrogen atom on the carbonyl group. Carboxylic acids are more acidic compared to aldehydes and ketones.
What is the general structure of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids?
The general structure of aldehydes is RCHO, ketones is RCOR', and carboxylic acids is RCOOH.
Which compound can be formed by the oxidation of a primary alcohol?
Aldehyde
What are the common methods for synthesizing aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids?
Aldehydes can be synthesized by the oxidation of primary alcohols or the ozonolysis of alkenes. Ketones can be synthesized by the oxidation of secondary alcohols or the Friedel-Crafts acylation of aromatic compounds. Carboxylic acids can be synthesized by the oxidation of primary alcohols, aldehydes, or the hydrolysis of nitriles.
Test your knowledge of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids with this quiz. Identify the common functional group present in these compounds and learn about the oxidation product of primary alcohols. Understand the distinguishing functional group that sets carboxylic acids apart from aldehydes and ketones.
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