Which of the following is a method for synthesizing aldehydes?

Practice Questions

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

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a method for synthesizing aldehydes?
  • Step 1: Understand what aldehydes are. 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 alkynes are. Alkynes are hydrocarbons that contain at least one triple bond between carbon atoms.
  • Step 3: Learn about hydration. Hydration is a chemical reaction where water is added to a compound.
  • Step 4: Realize that when alkynes undergo hydration, they can form aldehydes. This happens when water is added to the alkyne in the presence of an acid catalyst.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the hydration of alkynes is a method to synthesize aldehydes.
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