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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
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12. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids — worked examples
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Solved Examples
Worked · 1
- Solved Ex.12.1Alcohols , phenols and carboxylic acids can undergo ionization of bond to give away proton ; yet they have different values, which are 16, 10 and 4.5 respectively. Explain
Exercises
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1. Choose the most correct option.
Practice · 6
- Choose the most correct option.Ex Q.1 (i)In the following resonating structures A and B, the number of unshared electrons in valence shell present on oxygen respectively are (A) (B)
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- Ex Q.1 (ii)In the Wolf -Kishner reduction, alkyl aryl ketones are reduced to alkyl benzenes. During this change, ketones are first converted into
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- Ex Q.1 (iii)Aldol condensation is
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- Ex Q.1 (iv)Which one of the following has lowest acidity ?
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- Ex Q.1 (v)Diborane reduces
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- Ex Q.1 (vi)Benzaldehyde does NOT show positive test with
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2. Answer the following in one sentence
Practice · 10
- Answer the following in one sentenceEx Q.2 (i)What are aromatic ketones?
- Ex Q.2 (ii)Is phenyl acetic acid an aromatic carboxylic acid ?
- Ex Q.2 (iii)Write reaction showing conversion of ethanenitrile into ethanol.
- Ex Q.2 (iv)Predict the product of the following reaction:
- Ex Q.2 (v)Name the product obtained by reacting toluene with carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride in presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride.
- Ex Q.2 (vi)Write reaction showing conversion of Benzonitrile into benzoic acid.
- Ex Q.2 (vii)Name the product obtained by the oxidation of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene with acidified potassium permanganate .
- Ex Q.2 (viii)What is formalin ?
- Ex Q.2 (ix)Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of their boiling points : Formaldehyde, ethane, methyl alcohol.
- Ex Q.2 (x)Acetic acid is prepared from methyl magnesium bromide and dry ice in presence of dry ether. Name the compound which serves not only reagent but also as cooling agent in the reaction.
3. Answer in brief.
Practice · 7
- Answer in brief.Ex Q.3 (i)Observe the following equation of reaction of Tollens' reagent with aldehyde. How do we know that a redox reaction has taken place. Explain.
- Ex Q.3 (ii)Formic acid is stronger than acetic acid. Explain.
- Ex Q.3 (iii)What is the action of hydrazine on cyclopentanone in presence of ---. KOH in ethylene glycol ?
- Ex Q.3 (iv)Write reaction showing conversion of Acetaldehyde into acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal.
- Ex Q.3 (v)Aldehydes are more reactive toward nucleophilic addition reactions than ketones. Explain.
- Ex Q.3 (vi)Write reaction showing the action of the following reagent on propanenitrile – a. Dilute NaOH b. Dilute HCl ?
- Ex Q.3 (vi-b)Arrange the following carboxylic acids with increasing order of their acidic strength and justify your answer.
4. Answer the following
Practice · 5
- Answer the followingEx Q.4 (i)Write a note on – a. Cannizaro reaction b. Stephen reaction.
- Ex Q.4 (ii)What is the action of the following reagents on toluene ? a. Alkaline , dil. and heat b. in c. Acetyl chloride in presence of anhydrous .
- Ex Q.4 (iii)Write the IUPAC names of the following structures :
- Ex Q.4 (iv)Write reaction showing conversion of p- bromoisopropyl benzene into p-Isopropyl benzoic acid ( 3 steps).
- Ex Q.4 (v)Write reaction showing aldol condensation of cyclohexanone.
What the board has asked from this chapter
Questions per paper · 18 papers · 2014 to 2026
2014: 2 questions per paper. 2015: 1 questions per paper. 2016: 1 questions per paper. 2017: 2 questions per paper. 2018: 1 questions per paper. 2019: 5 questions per paper. 2020: 3 questions per paper. 2022: 2 questions per paper. 2023: 2.5 questions per paper. 2024: 3.7 questions per paper. 2025: 4 questions per paper. 2026: 5.5 questions per paper
June 2026
4 q
- Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.xThe reagent used to convert acetyl chloride to acetaldehyde is
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Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones - Q. 10Explain aldol condensation reaction with respect to ethanal.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 26Convert the following : (a) Acetic acid to ethyl alcohol (b) Acetic acid to acetic anhydride (c) Acetyl chloride to acetamideChemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
- Q. 27(ii)Write a note on Clemmensen reduction of propanone.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
February 2026
7 q
- Answer the following questions :Q.2.vWrite the IUPAC name of the structure shown : a benzene ring carrying a group and, on the adjacent carbon, an group.Nomenclature
- Q. 12Explain Cannizzaro reaction with suitable example.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 21(ii)Convert : (a) Benzene into benzaldehyde (b) Cyclohexene into adipic acidPreparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 23(ii)What is the action of ethane – 1, 2 – diol on acetone?Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 24(i)Write Tollen's reagent test for acetaldehyde.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 26(i)Draw the structure of 2, 4 – dinitrophenylhydrazone of acetaldehyde.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 30(i)Convert, ethanoic acid to ethanol.Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
July 2025
5 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.xWhich among the following is dicarboxylic acid
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Classification of Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids - Answer the following questions :Q.2.viWrite IUPAC name for the structure shown : a benzene ring carrying a group and, on the adjacent ring carbon, a atom.Nomenclature
- Q. 14Write a note on Haloform reaction.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 22Convert – (Indicate by reaction) (a) Acetic acid to ethyl acetate (b) Acetaldehyde to acetaldoxime (c) Acetone to propaneChemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 31(i)Explain Aldol condensation reaction of ethanal.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
February 2025
7 q
- Q. 14(i)Write the reaction for the preparation of : (i) acetaldehyde by Rosenmund reaction.Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 14(ii)Write the reaction for the preparation of : (ii) benzaldehyde by Gatterman-Koch formylation.Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q.23.aExplain Cannizzaro's reaction with the help of benzaldehyde.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Answer the following questions :Q.2.iiWrite the reagents used for the reduction of carbonyl group in Clemmensen's reduction.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q.23.bWrite the reaction for the conversion of cyclohexene to adipic acid.Preparation of Carboxylic Acids
- Q.7.iiWhat is the action of soda-lime on sodium acetate?Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiiThe highest acidic compound among the following is _____. (The four options are drawn structures — see the figure.)
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Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
July 2024
4 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.ixThe reaction used to convert toluene to benzaldehyde is known as :
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Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones - Q.1.xA better reagent to convert primary alcohol to aldehyde is ____.
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Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones - Q. 23(i)Explain cross Cannizzaro reaction.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 26Write Clemmenson's reduction reaction of propanone. Write Fehling solution test for ethanal.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
February 2024
7 q
- Q.16.aWrite chemical reactions involved in : (a) Rosenmund reduction.Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q.16.bWrite chemical reactions involved in : (b) Gatterman Koch formylation.Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 21Explain Wolf-Kishner reduction reaction. Write preparation of propanone by using ethanoyl chloride and dimethyl cadmium.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 31(ii)Convert the following : (a) Ethanenitrile into ethanal. (b) Cyclohexane into adipic acid.Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q.16.cWrite chemical reactions involved in : (c) Cannizzaro reaction of methanal.Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.ixThe product of hydrolysis of propyne in the presence of 1% and 40% is _____.
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Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones - Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.iiiThe product of the following reaction is
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Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
March 2023
5 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions:Q.1.viiThe product of following reaction is
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Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones - Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions:Q.1.viiiOzonolysis of 2, 3 dimethyl but-2-ene, followed by decomposition by Zn dust and water gives ________.
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Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones - Q.24Explain Aldol condensation of ethanal.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q. 26(i)Write chemical reactions for the following conversions: (i) Acetic acid into acetic anhydride (ii) Acetic acid into ethyl alcoholChemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
- Q. 16(i)Convert the following: (i) Ethyl alcohol into ethyl acetateChemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
March 2022
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- Q.23Write the classification of aliphatic ketones with example. What is the action of sodium hypoiodite on acetone?.Classification of Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- Q.18Write commercial method for preparation of glucose. Write the structure of adipic acid.Preparation of Carboxylic Acids
February 2020
3 q
- Q.29Explain the mechanism of aldol addition reaction. Mention two uses of carboxylic acids.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q.2.iiiWrite the balanced chemical reaction for the preparation of acetic anhydride using acetic acid.Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
- Q.11Identify ’A’ and ’B’ in the following reaction:Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
March 2019
5 q
- Q.27.B.iiWrite chemical equation for the following: . Rosenmund reduction.Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q.27.B.iWrite chemical equation for the following: . Gatterman - Koch formylation.Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q.27.B.iiiWrite chemical equation for the following: iii. Fischer esterification.Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
- Q.27.B.ivWrite chemical equation for the following: . Hell - Volhard - Zelinsky reaction.Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
- Q.1A compound used as pistachio flavour in ice cream is _____.
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Physical Properties
March 2018
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- Q.7.iiPrepare carbolic acid from benzene sulphonic acid. Write a chemical equation for the action of neutral ferric chloride on phenol.Preparation of Carboxylic Acids
March 2017
2 q
- Q.7Define racemic mixture. Give the name .Nomenclature
- Q.6.iiiHow is ethanoic acid prepared from dry ice??Preparation of Carboxylic Acids
March 2016
1 q
- Q.8.iiIdentify the weakest acid compound amongst the following.
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Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
March 2015
1 q
- Q.6.iiHow is ethylamine prepared from methyl iodide?Preparation of Carboxylic Acids
March 2014
2 q
- Q.5.iiWrite a note on aldol condensation.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
- Q.7.iiiWrite a note on self oxidation-reduction reaction of aldehyde with suitable example.Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
The 10 board questions to practise first
The questions the board asked again come first, most asked first. Each one says how often and when.
Question 1
Asked 4 times: Mar 2014, Mar 2023, Jul 2025, Jun 2026
Q. 10Explain aldol condensation reaction with respect to ethanal.Question 2
Asked 4 times: Mar 2014, Feb 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026
Q. 12Explain Cannizzaro reaction with suitable example.Question 3
Asked 3 times: Mar 2019, Feb 2024, Feb 2025
Q. 14(i)Write the reaction for the preparation of : (i) acetaldehyde by Rosenmund reaction.Question 4
Asked 3 times: Mar 2019, Feb 2024, Feb 2025
Q. 14(ii)Write the reaction for the preparation of : (ii) benzaldehyde by Gatterman-Koch formylation.Question 5
Asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Jun 2026
Q. 27(ii)Write a note on Clemmensen reduction of propanone.Question 6
Asked 2 times: Mar 2023, Jun 2026
Q. 26Convert the following : (a) Acetic acid to ethyl alcohol (b) Acetic acid to acetic anhydride (c) Acetyl chloride to acetamideQuestion 7
This type asked 4 times: Feb 2020, Mar 2023, Feb 2026, Jun 2026. This one: Feb 2026
Q. 30(i)Convert, ethanoic acid to ethanol.Question 8
This type asked 3 times: Feb 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026. This one: Feb 2026
Q. 21(ii)Convert : (a) Benzene into benzaldehyde (b) Cyclohexene into adipic acidQuestion 9
This type asked 3 times: Mar 2019, Mar 2023, Jul 2025. This one: Jul 2025
Q. 22Convert – (Indicate by reaction) (a) Acetic acid to ethyl acetate (b) Acetaldehyde to acetaldoxime (c) Acetone to propaneQuestion 10
This type asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Jun 2026. This one: Jun 2026
Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.xThe reagent used to convert acetyl chloride to acetaldehyde isTap an option to check your answer.