Definition Aldehydes are organic compounds with the general structure R-CHO, where R can be aliphatic and aromatic. The functional group consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) with a hydrogen atom attached to its carbon atom. In formaldehyde, R is a hydrogen atom (HCHO). Aldehydes can be obtained, for example, by oxidation of alcohols or by … Aldehydes
Definition Ketones are organic compounds containing a carbonyl group (C=O) with two aliphatic or aromatic radicals (R1, R2) attached to its carbon atom. In aldehydes, one of the radicals is a hydrogen atom (H). Ketones can be synthesized, for example, by oxidation of alkoles. The simplest representative is acetone. Nomenclature Ketones are usually named with … Ketones
Definition Alkanes are organic compounds composed exclusively of carbon and hydrogen atoms. They belong to the hydrocarbons and contain only C-C and C-H bonds. Alkanes are not aromatic and saturated. They are referred to as aliphatic compounds. The general formula of acyclic alkanes is C n H 2n+2 . The simplest alkanes are the linear … Alkanes
Definition Alcohols are a group of organic compounds with the general chemical structure R-OH. The hydroxyl group (OH) is attached to an aliphatic carbon atom. Aromatic alcohols are called phenols. They are a separate group of substances. Alcohols can be obtained as derivatives of water (H 2 O) in which a hydrogen atom has been … Alcohols
