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4 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
What is the general formula for ketones?
Think about the structure of a carbonyl.
Name the simplest ketone.
Consider a three-carbon structure.
What functional group is characteristic of ketones?
Look for the group that distinguishes ketones.
True or False: Ketones can easily be oxidized using Tollen's reagent.
Remember which tests are applicable to ketones.
Propose a synthesis route to create a secondary alcohol from a ketone, explaining the mechanism.
Remember how nucleophiles interact with carbonyls.
Describe how you would differentiate between a ketone and an aldehyde using chemical tests.
Think about which tests are specific to each functional group.
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