Carbonyl Compounds
Chemistry · Year 13 · Advanced Organic Chemistry I · 3.º Período

Carbonyl Compounds

An exploration of aldehydes and ketones, focusing on nucleophilic addition reactions. Students will study the reduction of carbonyls and chemical testing methods.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE A-level Chemistry Content: Organic chemistry - Aldehydes and ketonesAQA 3.3.8 Aldehydes and ketones

About This Topic

An exploration of aldehydes and ketones, focusing on nucleophilic addition reactions. Students will study the reduction of carbonyls and chemical testing methods.

Key Questions

  1. How do aldehydes and ketones differ in their oxidation reactions?
  2. What is the mechanism for nucleophilic addition?
  3. How can Tollens' reagent distinguish between different carbonyl compounds?

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