Aldehydes and ketones are _ ?
Correct answer: C. Carbonyl compounds
- A. Aromatic compounds
- B. Acidic compounds
- C. Carbonyl compounds
- D. Electrophiles
Explanation
Aromatic compounds are organic compounds that contain a cyclic arrangement of atoms with alternating double bonds, known as an aromatic ring or arene. Acidic compounds are substances that have the ability to donate a hydrogen ion (H+) to another substance, known as a base. Carbonyl compounds are organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group, which is a functional group composed of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (-C=O). Carbonyl compounds can be either aldehydes or ketones, depending on the placement of the carbonyl group within the molecule. Electrophiles are chemical species that are electron-deficient and have an affinity for electrons. They are attracted to electron-rich areas in molecules, such as lone pairs of electrons or double bonds, where they can form new chemical bonds by accepting electrons. Electrophiles can be either positively charged or neutral species.
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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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