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Edexcel IAL Chemistry 15.7 Aldehydes and ketones

Separate molecule-to-molecule forces from hydrogen bonding with water: carbonyl compounds accept hydrogen bonds but lack an O-H donor between their own molecules.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry YCH11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • Explain why aldehyde or ketone molecules do not hydrogen bond to each other.
  • Use hydrogen bonding to water and dipole forces to compare boiling point or solubility data.

15.7—Aldehydes and ketones: i do not form intermolecular hydrogen bonds and this affects their physical properties ii can form question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Which substance is the least soluble in water?

A

propanal

B

propan-1-ol

C

propanoic acid

D

sodium propanoate

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