Carbonyl Group

Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and estersYou'll find many of these compounds in things such as perfumes, plants, sweets, your favourite condiments, and even in your body! They have one thing in common - they all contain the carbonyl group.    

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Carbonyl Group

    How do you identify a carbonyl group? 

    You can identify a carbonyl group by drawing out the molecule. The carbonyl group contains an oxygen atom joined by a double bond to a carbon atom. If you see that anywhere in your diagram, you know that you've got a carbonyl compound.

    What are the properties of the carbonyl group? 

    The carbonyl group is polar. This means that carbonyl compounds experience permanent dipole-dipole forces between molecules. The oxygen atom in the carbonyl group also has two lone pairs of electrons. This means that it can form hydrogen bonds with water. Because of this, short-chain carbonyl compounds are soluble in water.

    What is a carbonyl group?

    The carbonyl group consists of an oxygen atom joined to a carbon atom with a double bond. It has the formula C=O.

    Which action could produce a carbonyl group? 

    We can produce the carbonyl group by oxidising alcohols. Oxidising a primary alcohol produces an aldehyde whilst oxidising a secondary alcohol produces a ketone.

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    Which statements are true about the carbonyl group?

    Which of the following compounds contain the carbonyl group? 

    Which of the following compounds contain the carbonyl group?

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