11 (ii)
7 12 (i)

3
2
2
3
CH CH CH OH
CH Br
(ii)
(iii)
(iv) 
3
2
5
3
CH
C
I
C H OH


Rationalised 2023-24
After studying this Unit, you will be
•able to
write the common  and IUPAC
names of aldehydes, ketones and
carboxylic acids;
•
write 
the 
structures 
of 
the
compounds containing functional
groups namely carbonyl and
carboxyl groups;
•
describe the important methods
of preparation and reactions of
these classes of compounds;
•
correlate physical properties and
chemical reactions of aldehydes,
ketones and carboxylic acids,
with their structures;
•
explain the mechanism of a few
selected reactions of aldehydes
and ketones;
•
understand 
various 
factors
affecting the acidity of carboxylic
acids and their reactions;
•
describe the uses of aldehydes,
ketones and carboxylic acids Objectives
Carbonyl compounds are of utmost importance to organic
chemistry They are constituents of fabrics, flavourings, plastics
and drugs