15.6—The nomenclature of aldehydes and ketones

Understand the nomenclature of aldehydes and ketones and be able to draw their structural, displayed and skeletal formulae.

Use —the nomenclature of aldehydes and ketones to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because —the nomenclature of aldehydes and ketones determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply —the nomenclature of aldehydes and ketones to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: —The nomenclature of aldehydes and ketones is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.