Class 12 NCERT • Chemistry Part 2 (New Syllabus)
Chemistry Part 2 Ch 08: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Select a topic or study module below to explore nomenclature, structure of the carbonyl group, preparation methods, physical properties, chemical reactions, nucleophilic addition, name reactions (Aldol, Cannizzaro), carboxylic acids, and comprehensive textbook solutions.
Topic 01 • Nomenclature & Structure
Exploring IUPAC and Common Naming, Carbonyl Group Polarity, Orbital Hybridization, and Electrophilic Nature
Topic 02 • Preparation Methods
Analyzing Oxidation of Alcohols, Ozonolysis of Alkenes, Hydration of Alkynes, Rosenmund Reduction, and Etard Reaction
Topic 03 • Physical Properties
Studying Boiling Points, Dipole Interactions, Solubility Trends in Water, and Characteristic Odors of Carbonyls
Topic 04 • Nucleophilic Addition & Reduction
Investigating Addition of HCN, NaHSO3, Grignard Reagents, Ammonia Derivatives, Clemmensen, and Wolff-Kishner Reductions
Topic 05 • Oxidation & Name Reactions
Examining Tollens’ and Fehling’s Tests, Aldol Condensation, Cross-Aldol, Cannizzaro Reaction, and Haloform Test
Topic 06 • Carboxylic Acids Structure
Analyzing Carboxyl Carbon Resonance, Dicarboxylic Acids, IUPAC Nomenclature, and Hydrogen Bonding Networks
Topic 07 • Preparation, Acidity & Reactions
Studying Oxidation of Primary Alcohols/Alkylbenzenes, Hydrolysis of Nitriles, Acid Strength Factors, Esterification, and HVZ Reaction
Module 08 • Solutions & Conversions