Aldehyde & Ketone naming

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What is an aldehyde?

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An aldehyde is a type of organic compound that contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to at least one hydrogen atom. The general formula is RCHO, where R is a hydrocarbon chain.

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What is a ketone?

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A ketone is an organic compound that contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms. The general formula is RC(=O)R', where R and R' are hydrocarbon chains.

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How do you name an aldehyde?

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To name an aldehyde, identify the longest carbon chain containing the carbonyl group, replace the '-e' ending of the alkane name with '-al', and number the chain starting from the end nearest the carbonyl group.

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How do you name a ketone?

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To name a ketone, identify the longest carbon chain containing the carbonyl group, replace the '-e' ending of the alkane name with '-one', and number the chain to give the carbonyl group the lowest possible number.

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What is the IUPAC name for CH3CHO?

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The IUPAC name for CH3CHO is Ethanal.

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What is the IUPAC name for C4H8O?

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The IUPAC name for C4H8O is Butanal.

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What is the IUPAC name for C3H6O?

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The IUPAC name for C3H6O is Propanone.

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What is the IUPAC name for C8H16O?

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The IUPAC name for C8H16O is Octan-4-one.

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What is the functional group of aldehydes?

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The functional group of aldehydes is the carbonyl group (C=O) at the end of the carbon chain.

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What is the functional group of ketones?

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The functional group of ketones is the carbonyl group (C=O) located within the carbon chain.