Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

In this topic, we will learn about aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids in detail along with their general formulas and structure. We will also study their important role in biochemical processes of life.

This topic explains the nature of carbonyl group and gives the two types of compounds of the carbonyl group based on their structure. It also provides us a detailed explanation of the structure of the carbonyl group.

In this topic, we will learn about carbonyl groups. It describes the classification of aldehydes and ketones and their physical and chemical properties, along with the examples. It also sheds light on the applications of carbonyl compounds.

This topic discusses the two different types of names for the compounds of the carbonyl group based on their structure. It also highlights a detailed explanation of the structure of the ketones and aldehydes.

In this topic, we will study the isomerism shown by aldehydes and ketones with geometric illustrations. It discusses the types of isomerism given by carbonyl compounds and gives some examples of them. We will also study the conditions of isomerism.

This topic describes methanal, ethanal and various other aldehydes and ketones as solid or liquid at room temperature in detail. We will also learn the boiling point and molecular masses of various compounds in the tabular form.

This topic explores the reaction involving the preparation of aldehydes and ketones from different compounds. It also informs us about the details of catalysts used in each reaction.

The topic discusses the oxidation and the reduction process of the carbonyl group. It covers some electrophilic reactions and explores the mechanism of nucleophilic reactions. We will study the chemical properties of carbonyl compounds.

This topic discusses the classification, nomenclature, methods of preparation and physical and chemical properties of aldehydes and ketones. It also mentions various uses of these compounds.

This topic covers the uses of aldehydes and ketones as reagents for the synthesis of other products. It also elaborates on the commercial importance of aldehydes and ketones.

In this topic, we will discuss the classification of carboxylic acids along with their physical and chemical properties. We will also learn about various applications of carboxylic acids.

This topic gives an introduction to the nomenclature of the carboxylic acids by mentioning its prefix and suffix with examples. It also discusses the two types of compounds of the carboxyl group based on their structures.

This topic describes the colour, odour and state at room temperature of carboxylic acids in detail. We will also study why carboxylic acids are higher boiling aldehydes, ketones and alcohol with the help of molecular structure.

In this topic, the reaction during the preparation of carboxylic acids from different compounds is discussed. It also informs about the details of catalysts used in each reaction with the aid of examples.

In this topic, we will learn the chemical properties of carboxylic acids with the help of examples.

This topic covers the uses of different acids in making different products. It also explores the contribution of higher fatty acids in the manufacture of some products. We will study the commercial uses of carboxylic acids.

The topic gives an explanation on the acidic properties of carboxylic acids and explores the reactions due to different types of bonds present in them. We will also learn about the derivatives of carboxylic acids and their preparations and uses.