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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids — Formula Sheet

ICSE · Class 12 · Chemistry

13 formulas from Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids (ICSE Class 12 Chemistry) on one page, grouped by topic.

103 questions36 flashcards13 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Formulas and Key Relations

Carbonyl Compounds: Core Basics

R-CHO

R-CO-R'

RCOOH

RCOO-

Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones

RCH2OH + [O] -> RCHO + H2O

RCHO + [O] -> RCOOH

R-CN + 2H2O -> RCOOH + NH3

RCOOR' + H2O -> RCOOH + R'OH

RCOOR' + NaOH -> RCOONa + R'OH

Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids

(RCOOH)2

Acidity and Acid Strength

K = ([RCOO-][H3O+]) / ([RCOOH][H2O])

Ka = ([RCOO-][H3O+]) / [RCOOH]

pKa = -log10 Ka

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What are the important topics in Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids for ICSE Class 12 Chemistry?
Key topics in Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids include Carbonyl Group and Basic Reactivity, Important Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones, Preparation of Carboxylic Acids, Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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This sheet lists 13 formulas from Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, grouped by topic. Learn what each symbol stands for so you can apply the formula, not just recall it.
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