1B Carbonyls /23 |
1) Draw the displayed formula for 2 - methyl pentanal [1]
2) State and explain the bonding in the carbonyl group. You may wish to include a diagram: [3]
3) Name and draw the structure of the product(s) formed when 2 methyl propanoic acid is treated with NaBH4: [4]
4) Complete the mechanism for the reduction of this aldehyde: [6]
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5) Describe a simple chemical test to distinguish between an aldehyde and a ketone: [4]
6) Outline a chemical process to determine which aldehyde or ketone you have: [5]