Reactions of aldehydes and ketones

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Reactions of aldehydes and ketones: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Cannizzaro's Reaction, Aldol Condensation, Cross-Aldol Condensation, Haloform Reaction, Mechanism of Aldol Condensation, Clemmensen's Reduction and, Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones

Important Questions on Reactions of aldehydes and ketones

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Compound which gives cannizzaro reaction?

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HCHO Conc NaOH (x) + (y)

Given reaction is an example of

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HCHO Conc NaOH (x) + (y)

Given reaction is an example of

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HCHO Conc NaOH (x) + (y)

Oxidation number of carbon changes from

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Reagent responsible for given conversion will be

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Total number of aldol condensation products are (excluding stereoisomer)

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Reduction of the carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones on treatment with hydrazine followed by heating with potassium hydroxide is known as

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Name the following reactions:

(i) The carbonyl group of aldehyde and ketones is reduced to -CH2 group on treatment with zinc amalgam and concentrated hydrochloric acid.

(ii) Aldehydes that do not contain any α-hydrogen atom undergo self-oxidation and reduction reaction on treatment with concentrated alkali.

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Write the name of following chemical reactions.

(i) Aldehydes which do not contain an  α-hydrogen atom, when treated with a concentrated alkali solution undergo self-oxidation–reduction.

(ii) Carboxylic acids react with chlorine or bromine in the presence of phosphorous to give compounds in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by a halogen atom.

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A redox reaction in which two molecules of an aldehyde react to produce a primary alcohol and a carboxylic acid using a hydroxide base is called:

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Aldehydes, which do not contain an α -hydrogen atom, when treated with concentrated alkali solution undergoes self –oxidation and reduction. The reaction is known as:

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Identify A to E in the following series of reactions: 

AO B CaOH2 C -CaCO3Distillation D  2HLiAlH4 E HBr CH3-CHBr-CH3

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In Cannizzaro reaction given below

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Then, which of the following is correct about the rate determining step?