Physical properties of Aldehydes and Ketones

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Flashcards covering the physical state, odor, uses, and solubility of aldehydes and ketones based on the lecture notes.

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Formaldehyde (Physical state)

Gas at room temperature.

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Aldehydes upto 1111 carbons (Physical state)

Colourless liquid.

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Aldehydes above 1111 carbons (Physical state)

Solid.

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Ketones upto 1111 carbons (Physical state)

Colourless liquid while above it are all solid.

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Lower aldehydes (Odoor/smell)

Pungent smell and the smell decrease with increase in size.

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Lower ketones (Odoor/smell)

Pleasant smelling liquids.

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Saturated aldehydes and ketones (Usage)

Used as Synthetic Perfumes.

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Naturally occuring aldehydes and ketones (Usage)

Used as perfume flavouring agen.

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Solubility of Aldehyde and ketones upto 44 carbons

Soluble in water due to formation of H-bond.