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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Meghalaya Board · Class 12 · Chemistry

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A labeled diagram showing the selective partial reduction of nitriles and esters to aldehydes using DIBAL-H (Diisobutylaluminum hydride) at low temperatures, followed by hydrolysis.
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Topics in Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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Nomenclature and Structure

  • Aldehydes: Carbonyl group bonded to at least one hydrogen atom (RCHO)
  • Ketones: Carbonyl group bonded to two carbon atoms (RCOR')
  • Carboxylic acids: Carbonyl group bonded to hydroxyl group (RCOOH)
2

Preparation Methods

  • Aldehydes from primary alcohols by controlled oxidation (PCC, Swern oxidation)
  • Aldehydes from acid chlorides by Rosenmund reduction (Pd/BaSO₄, H₂)
  • Aldehydes from nitriles by Stephen reaction (SnCl₂/HCl then H₂O)
3

Physical Properties

  • Lower aldehydes and ketones are liquids, methanal is gas at room temperature
  • Boiling points higher than hydrocarbons due to dipole-dipole interactions
  • Boiling points lower than alcohols (no hydrogen bonding between molecules)
4

Chemical Reactions - Nucleophilic Addition

  • Carbonyl carbon is electrophilic, attacked by nucleophiles
  • Aldehydes more reactive than ketones (steric and electronic factors)
  • Addition of HCN gives cyanohydrins

Key Concepts

Central concept: Carbonyl Compounds

AldehydesKetonesCarboxylic AcidsStructure of Carbonyl GroupNucleophilic Addition ReactionsPreparation MethodsChemical ReactionsAcidity of Carboxylic Acids

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Key topics in Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids include Complete Concept Map: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Overview of Carbonyl Compounds, Carbonyl Compounds — Master Mind Map. These are the concepts Meghalaya Board Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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