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Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only) key terms
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Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)
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Aldehyde
An organic compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to at least one hydrogen atom.
Ketone
An organic compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.
Oxidation
The process of losing electrons or increasing oxidation state, often involving the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen.
Reduction
The process of gaining electrons or decreasing oxidation state, often involving the addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen.
Oxidation
The process of losing electrons or increasing oxidation state, often involving the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen.
Carboxylic Acid
An organic compound containing a carboxyl group (-COOH), formed by the oxidation of aldehydes.
Nucleophilic Addition
A reaction mechanism where a nucleophile attacks an electrophilic carbon atom in a carbonyl compound, resulting in the formation of a new bond.
Cyanohydrin
A compound formed from the reaction of hydrogen cyanide with a carbonyl compound, containing both a hydroxyl group and a cyano group.
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