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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids — Revision Notes

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Chemistry

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids revision notes for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Chemistry: 1 topics in quick points.

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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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7. Preparation and Reactions of Carboxylic Acids

  • Primary alcohols and aldehydes are oxidised to carboxylic acids by common oxidising agents.
  • Primary alcohols can be oxidised by alkaline KMnO4 or Jones reagent.
  • Aldehydes are easily oxidised to carboxylic acids by mild oxidising agents.

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Aldehydes have the group RCHOThe carbonyl carbon is sp2Aldehydes and ketones are prepared byA nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbonylHCN gives cyanohydrins

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Key topics in Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids include Aldehydes have the group RCHO, The carbonyl carbon is sp2, Aldehydes and ketones are prepared by, A nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbonyl. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
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