Chapter 10: Carbonyl and Carboxyl Compounds

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Carbonyl group:

It is characterized by a carbon double-

bonded to an oxygen and single-bonded to two other

atoms.

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Carboxyl group:

It consists of a carbon bonded to

both an oxygen and a hydroxyl group.

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Aldehyde:

which can be written more concisely as RCHO.

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Ketone:

which can be written more concisely as

RC(O)R’.

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Aldehydes & Ketones

• Aldehydes and ketones are used across industries for their reactivity, solubility, and

versatility.

• Aldehydes like formaldehyde are widely used as disinfectants and tissue

preservatives.

• Ketones are also used as solvents in the formulation of coatings, improving

application and drying time.