Aldehyde reacts with:
Correct answer: C. Mild oxidizing agent & strong oxidizing agent both
- A. Ketones are more easily oxidized
- B. It is always difficult to oxidize aldehyde
- C. Mild oxidizing agent & strong oxidizing agent both
- D. Only strong oxidizing agent
- E. Only mild oxidizing agent
Explanation
Aldehydes can react with both mild oxidizing agents and strong oxidizing agents.Aldehydes have a carbonyl group (C=O) where the carbon is bonded to at least one hydrogen atom. This hydrogen atom makes aldehydes more susceptible to oxidation compared to ketones, which have two carbon groups bonded to the carbonyl carbon. Therefore option C is the correct answer.
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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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