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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Chemistry

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8 Formulas · 2 Sections

Formulas

1. Core Classification and Structure

Aldehydes: RCHO

Ketones: R2CO

Carboxylic acids: RCOOH / ArCOOH

3. Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones

RCOCl + H2 -> RCHO

RCN + SnCl2 + HCl -> RCH=NH -> RCHO

RCN -> RCHO

RCOOR' -> RCHO

RCH2OH -> RCHO

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Key topics in Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids include Overview of Carbonyl Compounds, Carbonyl Compounds — Master Mind Map, Distinguishing Tests for Aldehydes vs Ketones. These are the concepts Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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