5 Questions
Which functional group is associated with aldehydes and ketones?
Carbonyl group
What is the general formula for aldehydes?
$R-CHO$
Which compound is an example of a ketone?
Acetophenone
What is the common name for ethanal?
Formaldehyde
Which functional group is found in carboxylic acids?
Hydroxyl group
Study Notes
Carbonyl Compounds
- Aldehydes and ketones are associated with the carbonyl functional group, characterized by a carbon-oxygen double bond (C=O).
Aldehydes
- The general formula for aldehydes is RCHO, where R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group.
- Ethanal is an example of an aldehyde, and its common name is acetaldehyde.
Ketones
- A ketone is a compound that contains a carbonyl group bonded to two alkyl groups, such as butanone (CH₃COCH₂CH₂CH₃).
Carboxylic Acids
- Carboxylic acids contain the carboxyl functional group, which is characterized by a carbon-oxygen double bond and a hydroxyl group (COOH).
Test your knowledge of organic chemistry with a focus on aldehydes, ketones, amines, and carboxylic acids. This quiz covers topics from lectures 1, 2, and 3 by Dr. Mohamed Said, a lecturer at the Biochemistry Department of Benha University.
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