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What type of alcohol can be oxidized to form a ketone?
What type of alcohol can be oxidized to form a ketone?
Which functional groups are carbonyl groups associated with?
Which functional groups are carbonyl groups associated with?
What type of bond is formed in the carbonyl group?
What type of bond is formed in the carbonyl group?
In nucleophilic addition to a carbonyl group, where do the mechanistic arrows start?
In nucleophilic addition to a carbonyl group, where do the mechanistic arrows start?
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What distinguishes aldehydes from ketones structurally?
What distinguishes aldehydes from ketones structurally?
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What typically follows the addition of a nucleophile to a carbonyl compound?
What typically follows the addition of a nucleophile to a carbonyl compound?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the polarity of the carbonyl bond?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the polarity of the carbonyl bond?
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Which carbonyl compound is obtained through the oxidation of primary alcohols?
Which carbonyl compound is obtained through the oxidation of primary alcohols?
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What is produced when a primary alcohol undergoes oxidation?
What is produced when a primary alcohol undergoes oxidation?
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Which of the following correctly describes a ketone?
Which of the following correctly describes a ketone?
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Which reaction is characteristic of aldehydes but not ketones?
Which reaction is characteristic of aldehydes but not ketones?
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During the nucleophilic addition reaction to a carbonyl compound, which species acts as the nucleophile?
During the nucleophilic addition reaction to a carbonyl compound, which species acts as the nucleophile?
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What is the main difference in the reactivity between aldehydes and ketones?
What is the main difference in the reactivity between aldehydes and ketones?
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What type of functional group is formed when a secondary alcohol is oxidized?
What type of functional group is formed when a secondary alcohol is oxidized?
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Which oxidant is commonly used to convert alcohols into carbonyls?
Which oxidant is commonly used to convert alcohols into carbonyls?
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In a structural formula, how is a carbonyl group represented?
In a structural formula, how is a carbonyl group represented?
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Which of the following compounds represents a secondary alcohol?
Which of the following compounds represents a secondary alcohol?
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What is the primary product of oxidizing a primary alcohol?
What is the primary product of oxidizing a primary alcohol?
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Which reagent is commonly used to oxidize alcohols in organic reactions?
Which reagent is commonly used to oxidize alcohols in organic reactions?
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Which of the following best describes a ketone?
Which of the following best describes a ketone?
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Which statement about the oxidation of secondary alcohols is true?
Which statement about the oxidation of secondary alcohols is true?
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What determines the reactivity of carbonyl compounds in nucleophilic addition reactions?
What determines the reactivity of carbonyl compounds in nucleophilic addition reactions?
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Which carbonyl compound is typically the most reactive toward nucleophiles?
Which carbonyl compound is typically the most reactive toward nucleophiles?
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How does the oxidation state change when K2Cr2O7 is used in the oxidation of alcohols?
How does the oxidation state change when K2Cr2O7 is used in the oxidation of alcohols?
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Study Notes
Carbonyl Group
- Carbonyl group is a double bond between a carbon atom and an oxygen atom (C=O).
- Carbonyl group is a polar bond because of the varying electronegativity between oxygen (3.44) and carbon (2.55).
- Carbonyl group consists of a sigma bond and a pi bond.
- Sigma bond is formed between two sp2 orbitals, and the pi bond is formed between two p orbitals.
Types of Carbonyl Groups
- Aldehydes are carbonyl compounds where the carbon atom is attached to at least one hydrogen atom.
- Ketones are carbonyl compounds where the carbon atom is attached to two carbon atoms.
- Carboxylic acids are carbonyl compounds where the carbon atom is attached to a hydroxyl group.
Reactions of Carbonyl Groups
- Nucleophilic additions are common reactions for carbonyl groups.
- Nucleophile is an atom that is attracted to an electron-deficient atom (e.g., the carbonyl carbon).
- The reaction involves the addition of a nucleophile to the carbonyl carbon.
- The nucleophile attacks the carbonyl carbon forming an alkoxide intermediate.
- Acid is normally added in a second step to protonate the alkoxide intermediate.
Oxidation of Alcohols
- Primary alcohols can be oxidized to aldehydes.
- Secondary alcohols can be oxidized to ketones.
- Tertiary alcohols cannot be oxidized.
Oxidation of Ethanol
- Ethanol can be oxidized to acetaldehyde by potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) in the presence of acid.
- The reaction is carried out in aqueous solution, and the chromium is reduced from Cr6+ to Cr3+.
Key Activities for Understanding Carbonyl Groups
- You can identify the carbonyl group in chemical structures and name the functional groups.
- You can understand that primary and secondary alcohols can be oxidized to aldehydes or ketones.
- You understand that nucleophiles add to carbonyl groups.
- You can describe the structure and bonding in aldehydes and ketones and how this relates to the 3D structure.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of carbonyl groups, including their structure, types, and reactions. Explore the properties of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids, as well as the important nucleophilic addition reactions associated with carbonyl compounds.
