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Aldehydes and ketones undergo reactions due to the presence of `alpha`-hydrogen atom. Write the name of the reaction of aldehyde which takes place only because of the presence of `alpha`-hydrogen atom.

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Aldol condensation
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A N EXCEL PUBLICATION-ALDEHYDE, KETONES AND CARBOXYLIC ACIDS-QUESTION BANK
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  2. Which named reaction is used to reduce CH3COCl to CH3CHO?

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  3. Aldehydes and ketones undergo reactions due to the presence of alpha-h...

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  4. How will you bring about the above reaction?

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  5. CH2ClCOOH is a stronger acid than CH3COOH. Why?

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  6. How will you convert CH3COOH to CH2ClCOOH?

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  7. Complete the following. Write down the structures of A, B and C. (i) C...

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  8. Complete the following. Write down the structure of B. (i) CH3-CH2-CO...

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  9. Complete the following. Write down the structure of C. (i) CH3-CH2-CH2...

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  10. Write down the IUPAC names of A, B and C.

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  11. Explain the following reactions. Cannizzaro reaction

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  12. Explain the following : Esterification

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  13. Suggest a method of preparation of benzaldehyde from toluene.

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  15. Aldehydes and ketones differ in their chemical reactions. How do they ...

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  16. How will you convert propanoic acid into the following componds? Ethan...

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  17. How will you convert propanoic acid into the following compond? Butane

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  19. Explain the following : Esterification

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