Organic Chemistry: Aldehydes and Ketones
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What is the main reason for the higher boiling point of propanol compared to propanal?

  • Propanol has stronger London dispersion forces.
  • Propanol has hydrogen bonding interactions. (correct)
  • Propanal has weaker dipole-dipole interactions.
  • Propanal has a lower molecular weight.

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of nucleophiles?

  • They are always positively charged ions.
  • They are always neutral molecules.
  • They have a deficiency of electrons.
  • They have an attraction to positively charged centers. (correct)

    • What is the main difference between the oxidation of aldehydes and ketones?

  • Only aldehydes can be oxidized, ketones cannot be oxidized.
  • Ketones can be oxidized easily, while aldehydes require special conditions.
  • Aldehydes are oxidized to carboxylic acids, while ketones are oxidized to aldehydes.
  • Aldehydes are oxidized using Tollens' reagent, while ketones are not. (correct)

    • Which functional group is present in propanal?

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    What is the chemical formula of adipic acid?

    <p>(CH2)4(COOH)2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the higher boiling point of propanone (acetone) compared to propane?

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    What is the name of the reaction where an aldehyde is oxidized to a carboxylic acid?

    <p>Oxidation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Tollens' silver mirror test, what is the role of the silver–ammonia complex ion?

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    What makes Apheloria corrugata a unique organism?

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    What is the main industrial use of the most important dicarboxylic acid?

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    Which of the following is NOT a property of hydrates?

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    What type of catalyst is required for the formation of hemiacetals?

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    What is the product formed by the reaction of hydrogen cyanide with aldehydes or ketones?

    <p>Cyanohydrin. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main functional group of aldehydes and ketones?

    <p>Carbonyl group. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a chemical property of aldehydes and ketones?

    <p>Dehydration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used to distinguish aldehydes from ketones?

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    What is the IUPAC name for the aldehyde with the following structure: CH3CH2CH(CH3)CHO?

    <p>3-methylbutanal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the alkyl group with the formula C4H9?

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    Which of the following statements is true about the solubility of aldehydes and ketones in water?

    <p>Solubility decreases with increasing chain length. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct IUPAC name for the ketone with the following structure: CH3CH2COCH2CH3?

    <p>2-pentanone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of lower carbon aldehydes (except the first)?

    <p>They have an unpleasant odor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between an aldehyde and a ketone?

    <p>Aldehydes have a carbonyl group at the end of the chain, while ketones have it in the middle. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds would be expected to have the most pleasant smell?

    <p>Heptanal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general formula for an aldehyde?

    <p>R-CHO (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the information provided suggests that the discovery of aldehydes by Baron Von Liebig significantly impacted modern perfumery?

    <p>The discovery of aldehydes enabled the creation of more durable and lasting fragrances compared to traditional citrus-based perfumes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the content, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ketones?

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    Which of the following examples best illustrates the role of aldehydes and ketones in our everyday lives?

    <p>The use of formaldehyde in building materials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information, what was the primary factor that influenced Chanel's choice of perfume number five?

    <p>It had a unique and distinct aroma. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the discovery of aldehydes significant for industrial agriculture?

    <p>They play a key role in the development of pest control agents. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the concept of "fresh fragrances" contrasted in the passage?

    <p>The long-lasting nature of aldehydes versus the short-lived essence of citrus-based perfumes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options is a correct statement regarding the different types of molecules mentioned in the text?

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    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE?

    <p>Both aldehydes and ketones play a role in human digestion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Aldehydes

    Organic compounds with a carbonyl group bonded to one hydrogen atom.

    Ketones

    Organic compounds with a carbonyl group bonded to two carbon atoms.

    Cinnamaldehyde

    The fragrant compound found in cinnamon, classified as an aldehyde.

    Fragrance extraction

    The process of obtaining essential oils from plants for perfume making.

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    Baron Von Liebig

    The German chemist who first isolated aldehydes in the 19th century.

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    Carbonyl group

    A functional group with a carbon atom double-bonded to oxygen (C=O).

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    Chanel No. 5

    A famous perfume created using aldehydes, chosen by Coco Chanel.

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    Formaldehyde

    A simple aldehyde used in building materials and preservatives.

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    Dicarboxylic acid

    An important industrial compound, produced for nylon precursor, about 2.5 billion kg annually.

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    Hydrate formation

    Water adds to aldehydes and ketones reversibly, forming hydrates, typically in equilibrium.

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    Chloral hydrate

    A stable crystalline hydrate of trichloroacetaldehyde (CCl3CH(OH)2) that doesn't revert easily.

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    Hemiacetal

    A product formed by the reaction of alcohol with an aldehyde or ketone, containing -OH and -O- groups.

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    Cyanohydrin

    A compound formed when hydrogen cyanide adds to a carbonyl group in aldehydes and ketones, reversible with a basic catalyst.

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    Apheloria corrugata

    A brightly colored, toxic millipede that produces hydrogen cyanide, a potent poison.

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    Tollens’ test

    An oxidation test for aldehydes using silver nitrate that results in a silver mirror if positive.

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    Reversible reactions

    Chemical reactions that can proceed in both forward and reverse directions, like hydrate formation.

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    Alkyl group

    An alkane missing one hydrogen atom.

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    Naming aldehydes

    Suffix 'al' is added to the parent alkane.

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    Aldehyde carbon chain

    The aldehyde group is at the end of the carbon chain.

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    Ketone nomenclature

    Suffix 'one' is used for naming ketones.

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    Numbering for ketones

    Numbering starts from the end to give the carbonyl carbon the lowest number.

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    Odor of aldehydes and ketones

    Lower carbon aldehydes smell unpleasant; higher ones smell pleasant.

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    Solubility in water

    Aldehydes and ketones with up to four carbons are miscible in water.

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    Insolubility of larger aldehydes/ketones

    Aldehydes and ketones with more than four carbons are practically insoluble in water.

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    Boiling Point

    The temperature at which a liquid turns into vapor.

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    Dipole-Dipole Forces

    Attractive forces between polar molecules due to positive and negative ends.

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    Hydrogen Bonding

    A strong type of intermolecular attraction involving hydrogen and electronegative atoms.

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    Nucleophile

    A species that donates electron pairs to form chemical bonds.

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    Oxidation of Aldehydes

    Aldehydes oxidize easily due to a hydrogen atom next to the carbonyl group.

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    Tollens’ Silver Mirror Test

    A test to distinguish aldehydes by reducing silver ions to metallic silver.

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    Ketones Oxidation Difficulty

    Ketones can be oxidized but require special conditions compared to aldehydes.

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    Study Notes

    Organic Chemistry

    • Topic: Faculty of Medicine and Stomatology
    • Course: One-step educational program, "Medicine"
    • Semester: First

    Aldehydes and Ketones: Perfume in Ancient Egypt

    • Ancient Egyptians associated fragrances with the gods and recognized their positive effect on health and well-being.
    • Perfumes were commonly applied in oil-based solutions.
    • The initial stage of perfume creation involves extracting fragrant essential oils from plants.

    Aldehydes

    • Discovered in the early 19th century by Baron Von Liebig, a German chemist.
    • Isolated aldehyde molecules significantly influenced industrial agriculture and modern perfumery.
    • Early fragrances primarily used citrus fruits like lemon, bergamot, and orange.
    • These provided a fresh, invigorating scent but didn't last long on the skin.

    Aldehydes: Chanel No. 5

    • Ernest Beaux, a perfumer, took several months to create a new fragrance for Chanel.
    • He presented 10 samples, numbered one to five and 20 to 24.
    • Chanel selected number five as the final fragrance.
    • Chanel described this perfume as "a woman's perfume with the scent of a woman."

    Aldehydes in Nature

    • Cinnamaldehyde is extracted from cinnamon and used to give perfumes a musky odor.
    • Civetone, a ketone, also provides a musky scent.
    • Formaldehyde is a component of many building materials.
    • Testosterone and estrone are ketones that regulate sexual characteristics.
    • Aldehydes and ketones play a role in digestion.

    Nomenclature of Aldehydes & Ketones

    • Aldehydes have a carbonyl group bonded to at least one hydrogen atom.
    • Ketones have a carbonyl group bonded to two carbon atoms.
    • Alkyl groups are an alkyl groups are alkanes missing a hydrogen. 
    • The IUPAC system uses a suffix "-al" for aldehydes and "-one" for ketones.
    • Numbering carbons in the chain in aldehydes is typically from the carbon containing the aldehyde group

    IUPAC System of Nomenclature of Aldehydes

    • The suffix "-al" is added to the parent alkane name.
    • The aldehyde group is always at the end of the carbon chain, so position 1 is always assigned to it.
    • Numbering is optional if the aldehyde group is at the end of the carbon chain.

    Naming of Aldehydes

    • This section provides examples of various aldehyde structures with their names.

    IUPAC System of Nomenclature of Ketones

    • The suffix "-one" is used for ketones.
    • Numbering generally starts from the end of the chain (the end closest to the carbonyl group) to give the carbonyl carbon the lowest possible number.

    Physical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones

    • Lower aldehydes can have unpleasant odors; with larger molecules, odors become less pungent and more pleasant. 
    • Solubility: Aldehydes and ketones with up to four carbon atoms are soluble in water. Higher-carbon number aldehydes and ketones become insoluble in water.
    • The boiling points tend to increase with increasing carbon chain length (due to increased London dispersion forces in the aldehydes, ketones and also the alkane chain)

    Physical Properties /The Boiling Point

    • The boiling point of the aldehydes and ketones is higher than the similarly sized alkane.
    • Higher than alkanes but lower than alcohols due to hydrogen bonding.

    Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones

    • The carbon-oxygen double bond is highly polar.
    • The positive carbon atom can be attacked by nucleophiles (e.g., cyanide ion or a nitrogen lone pair).
    • The carbon-oxygen double bond can be broken in reactions.

    Oxidation

    • Aldehydes have hydrogen atoms attached to the carbonyl group, making it easy to oxidize.
    • Ethanal will oxidize to a carboxylic acid (same number of carbon atoms).
    •  Ketones are generally unreactive toward oxidation.

    Tollens' Silver Mirror Test

    • Silver ions are used as selective oxidizers for aldehydes, oxidizing them to carboxylic acids.
    • In this test, aldehydes, but not ketones, reduce the silver-ammonia complex ion to metallic silver.
    • Ammonia and hydroxide are needed for the complete silver-ammonia complex ion necessary to conduct this test.

    Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones:

    • Ketones can be oxidized with specific conditions (like the specific conditions in producing adipic acid from cyclohexanone).

    Reactions of Formation of Hydrates

    • Water acts as a nucleophile and adds to aldehydes and ketones reversibly forming hydrates.
    • Formaldehyde exists primarily as a hydrate in aqueous solution.
    • Hydrates cannot be isolated due to water loss and reformation of the carbonyl compound .
    • Trichloroacetaldehyde is an exception; it forms a stable crystalline hydrate.

    Addition of Alcohols: Formation of Hemiacetals

    • Alcohols are oxygen nucleophiles, reacting with aldehydes and ketones to form hemiacetals.
    • An acid catalyst is needed due to weak nucleophile nature of alcohols.
    • The hemiacetal contains both alcohol and ether groups on the same carbon.
    • The reaction is reversible.

    Cyanohydrins

    • Hydrogen cyanide adds reversibly to the carbonyl groups of aldehydes and ketones, forming cyanohydrins.
    • A basic catalyst is required.
    • Examples include the reaction of acetone producing acetone cyanohydrin.

    Apheloria corrugata

    • This brightly colored millipede produces hydrogen cyanide as a defense mechanism.
    • Exposure to hydrogen cyanide can compromise the respiratory processes and lead to death.

    Learning Objectives

    • Listed are the key learning objectives for this course covering aldehydes and ketones.

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