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Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)

Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)

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Which statement is correct for both butanal and butanone?

A

They both react with Tollens' reagent to form a silver mirror.

B

They both react with HCN\text{HCN}HCN in the presence of KCN\text{KCN}KCN to form an optically active product.

C

They both can be reduced by NaBH4\text{NaBH}_4NaBH4​ to form secondary alcohols.

D

They both undergo nucleophilic addition when reacted with NaBH4\text{NaBH}_4NaBH4​, initiated by the attack of a hydride ion (:H−:\text{H}^-:H−).

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Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only) Questions

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14 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Chemistry Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only), covering Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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