U4 Flashcards
why are aldehydes and ketones polar molecules
because the C = O has a dipole movement
why do aldehydes and ketones have higher bps than alkenes of similar molecular weight
their polarity makes them have higher bps
why do aldehydes and ketones have lower bps than alcohols of similar molecular weight
they cannot donate any protons
what makes aldehydes and ketones soluble in water
they are hydrogen bond acceptors.
oxidation level 0
contains carbon atoms with no bonds to elements more electronegative than itself
oxidation level 1
has carbon atoms with 1 bond to an electronegative atom
oxidation level 2
has carbon atoms with 2 bonds to EN atoms
oxidation level 3
has carbon atoms with 3 bonds to EN atoms
oxidation level 4
has carbon atoms with 4 bonds to EN atoms
what does achiral mean
when a molecule can be superimpsed on its mirror image
