Which of the following is a method for preparing aldehydes?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is a method for preparing aldehydes?
  1. Hydration of alkynes
  2. Oxidation of primary alcohols
  3. Reduction of carboxylic acids
  4. Dehydration of alcohols

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a method for preparing aldehydes?
  • Step 1: Understand what an aldehyde is. Aldehydes are organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group (C=O) with at least one hydrogen atom attached to the carbon.
  • Step 2: Know what a primary alcohol is. A primary alcohol is an alcohol where the hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a carbon atom that is connected to only one other carbon atom.
  • Step 3: Learn about oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that involves the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state.
  • Step 4: Realize that when a primary alcohol is oxidized, it loses hydrogen atoms and forms an aldehyde.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the oxidation of primary alcohols is a method to prepare aldehydes.
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