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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids (Class 12)

Nucleophilic addition, oxidation, Aldol and Cannizzaro reactions, acidity of carboxylic acids.

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  • Q1 · Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids (Class 12) · EASY

    Which reagent is most suitable for distinguishing between propanal and propanone?

  • Q2 · Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids (Class 12) · MEDIUM

    An organic compound with molecular formula C4H8O does not give a positive test with Tollens' reagent but gives a yellow precipitate with iodine and sodium hydroxide. The compound is:

  • Q3 · Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids (Class 12) · MEDIUM

    In the Cannizzaro reaction, benzaldehyde in the presence of concentrated sodium hydroxide undergoes disproportionation. What is the molar ratio of the oxidation product to the reduction product formed?

  • Q4 · Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids (Class 12) · EASY

    Identify the reagent used to reduce an aldehyde to a primary alcohol.

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