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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

15. Aldehydes and Ketones

Naming Aldehydes

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15. Aldehydes and Ketones

Naming Aldehydes

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Problem 15c

Textbook Question

Identify each of the following compounds as an aldehyde or a ketone:
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Step 1: Understand the structural difference between aldehydes and ketones. Aldehydes have a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to at least one hydrogen atom, while ketones have a carbonyl group bonded to two carbon atoms.

Step 2: Examine the structure of the compound in the provided image. Locate the carbonyl group (C=O) in the molecule.

Step 3: Determine the atoms directly bonded to the carbonyl carbon. Check if one of the bonds is to a hydrogen atom (indicating an aldehyde) or if both bonds are to carbon atoms (indicating a ketone).

Step 4: If the carbonyl carbon is bonded to a hydrogen atom, classify the compound as an aldehyde. If it is bonded to two carbon atoms, classify it as a ketone.

Step 5: Based on the analysis, identify the compound as either an aldehyde or a ketone and ensure the classification aligns with the structural features observed.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Aldehydes

Aldehydes are organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) at the end of a carbon chain. This functional group is bonded to at least one hydrogen atom, which distinguishes aldehydes from ketones. Common examples include formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, and they typically have distinctive odors and are used in various chemical reactions.

Ketones

Ketones are organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group (C=O) located within the carbon chain, meaning it is flanked by two carbon atoms. This structural feature differentiates ketones from aldehydes. Acetone and butanone are common examples of ketones, and they are often used as solvents and in the production of various chemicals.

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. In the context of aldehydes and ketones, the carbonyl group is the key functional group that defines their chemical behavior and properties. Understanding functional groups is essential for identifying and classifying organic compounds.

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