Aldehyde and ketone have higher boiling point than corresponding compounds of the following except:
Correct answer: D. Alcohols
- A. Alkanes
- B. Alkenes
- C. Ethers
- D. Alcohols
Explanation
Among the carbonyl compounds, ketones have slightly higher boiling points than the isomeric aldehydes. This is due to the presence of two electron-releasing groups around the carbonyl carbon, which makes them more polar.But alcohol has the highest boiling point due to the hydroxyl group.
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Aldehydes and ketones contain the polar carbonyl group, but aldehydes are generally more readily oxidised and more reactive than ketones. Coverage includes preparation by oxidation or reduction routes, nucleophilic addition of reagents such as hydrogen cyanide and bisulfite, and tests that distinguish aldehydes from ketones.
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