Worksheet

Chem Q&A Aldehydes-Ketones

Aldehyde ketones and carboxylic acid questions

1.Name the following compounds:

a) CH3CHO

b) CH3COCH3

c) CH3COOH

2.Draw the structures for the following compounds:

a) Butanal

b) Acetone

c) Formic acid

3.Identify the functional group(s) present in the following compounds:

a) CH3CHO

b) CH3COCH3

c) CH3COOH

4.Provide the IUPAC name for the following compounds:

a) CH3CH2CHO

b) CH3CH2COCH3

c) CH3CH2COOH

5.Write the general equation for the oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids.

6.Identify the product(s) obtained when the following compounds undergo oxidation:

a) Ethanol

b) Propanal

7.Give the product formed when the following compounds undergo reduction:
a) Propanone b) Ethanoic acid

8.Name the reaction in which a nucleophile attacks the carbonyl carbon of an aldehyde or ketone,
forming a new carbon-carbon bond.

9.Provide the product(s) for the following nucleophilic addition reaction:

a) Acetaldehyde + HCN

b) Acetone + NaBH4

10.True or False: Carboxylic acids are stronger acids than alcohols.

State one physical property that distinguishes aldehydes from ketones.

11.What is the general formula for a carboxylic acid?