Alkyl Halides and Carbonyl Compounds (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What are alkyl halides?
What are alkyl halides?
Hydrocarbons with H replaced by halogen
Which is a common use of alkyl halides?
Which is a common use of alkyl halides?
Fire extinguishers
What suffix do aldehyde names end with?
What suffix do aldehyde names end with?
-al
Where is the carbonyl group located in ketones?
Where is the carbonyl group located in ketones?
In the middle of the carbon chain
Why can't distinguish aldehydes from ketones?
Why can't distinguish aldehydes from ketones?
Both have the same general formula
What functional group do carboxylic acids contain?
What functional group do carboxylic acids contain?
-COOH
What forms when ethanol is oxidised in air?
What forms when ethanol is oxidised in air?
Ethanoic acid
What type of reaction is esterification?
What type of reaction is esterification?
Condensation reaction
Why are esters used in perfumes?
Why are esters used in perfumes?
They have pleasant fruity smells