Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

In this topic, we will learn about aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids in detail along with their general formulas and structure. We will also study their important role in biochemical processes of life.

This topic highlights the common names and IUPAC names of some aldehydes and ketones in the tabular form for a better understanding.

This topic explores the reaction involving the preparation of aldehydes and ketones from different compounds. It also informs us about the details of catalysts used in each reaction.

This topic describes methanal, ethanal and various other aldehydes and ketones as solid or liquid at room temperature in detail. We will also learn the boiling point and molecular masses of various compounds in the tabular form.

In this topic, we will study nucleophilic addition reactions, reduction, oxidation, reaction due to α-hydrogen and various other named reactions in detail.

This topic enhances our knowledge about the uses of aldehydes and ketones as reagents for the synthesis of other products.

This topic introduces us to the two types of names to the compounds of the carboxyl group based on their structure. It also covers a detailed explanation of the structure of the carboxyl group.

This topic explores the reaction involving the preparation of carboxylic acids from different compounds. It also informs about the details of catalysts used in each reaction.

This topic describes the colour, odour and state at room temperature of carboxylic acids in detail. We will also study why carboxylic acids are higher boiling aldehydes, ketones and alcohol with the help of molecular structure.

In this topic, we will learn the chemical properties of carboxylic acids with the help of examples.

This topic covers the uses of different acids in the making of different materials. It also explores the contribution of higher fatty acids in the manufacture of some products.