
Assertion : Isobutanal does not give iodoform test
Reason : It does not have -hydrogen.


Important Questions on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids


Benzamide and methyl benzoate are derivatives of benzoic acid.
Benzamide is less easily hydrolysed as compared to methyl benzoate.

Mixture of benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde in hot alkaline medium gives cinnamaldehyde.
Benzaldehyde is strong electrophile than acetaldehyde.

Assertion (A) : Acetophenone shows aldol condensation.
Reason (R) : Acetophenone contains carbonyl group.

Assertion (A): gives benzoic acid with followed by hydrolysis.
Reason (R): First dehydration occur then oxidation.

Ethyl acctoacetate forms butane- -diol with .
can reduces ketone and esters group.

Formic acid is a stronger acid than benzoic acid.
of formic acid is higher than that of benzoic acid.

