Aldehydes & Ketones

Question 1

What is the functional group of an Aldehyde?

Answer 1

C=O at the end of each carbon chain

Question 2

What is the functional group of a Ketone?

Answer 2

C=O in the middle of the chain

Question 3

Definition of Aldehydes and Ketones

Answer 3

Compounds contain carbonyl functional group

Question 4

What type of intermolecular forces are present in Aldehydes and Ketones?

Answer 4

Dipole-Dipole attraction

Therefore have a higher boiling point compared to a hydrocarbon of similar molecular weight