CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 12: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids - Intext Questions Solutions

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This resource provides comprehensive NCERT Solutions for Chapter 12 of the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry syllabus, focusing on Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids. It addresses intext questions, guiding students through the structures of various organic compounds and the products of specific chemical reactions. The solutions explain the nomenclature and synthesis of these functional groups, crucial for understanding organic chemistry. By offering clear, step-by-step explanations and correct structural representations, these solutions aid students in grasping complex concepts, reinforcing their learning, and preparing effectively for their board examinations.

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BoardCBSE
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Session2026
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ChapterChapter 12: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids - Intext Questions Solutions

Chapter summary

This section provides solutions to intext questions for Chapter 12 on Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids for Class 12 Chemistry. It covers the structural representation of named organic compounds and predicts the products of key reactions involving these functional groups, such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and reactions with organocadmium and organomercurial reagents. The solutions focus on applying reaction mechanisms and understanding functional group transformations.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the nomenclature and structure of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.
  • Draw the correct structures for given IUPAC names of aldehydes and ketones.
  • Predict the products of reactions like Friedel-Crafts acylation.
  • Identify the products formed from reactions involving organometallic reagents.
  • Apply knowledge of functional group chemistry to predict reaction outcomes.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Nomenclature of Aldehydes
  • Nomenclature of Ketones
  • Structure of Aldehydes
  • Structure of Ketones
  • Friedel-Crafts Acylation
  • Reactions of Acid Chlorides
  • Organocadmium Reagents
  • Organomercurial Reagents
  • Structure of 3-Hydroxybutanal
  • Structure of 4-Fluoroacetophenone
  • Structure of Di-sec-butyl ketone
  • Structure of 4-Oxopentanal

Important topics

  • Nomenclature and Structures of Aldehydes and Ketones
  • Friedel-Crafts Acylation
  • Synthesis of Ketones using Organometallic Reagents
  • Identifying Functional Groups in Organic Molecules

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Questions and Solutions

Question 12.1

Write the structures of the following compounds:
  1. a-Methoxypropionaldehyde
  2. 3-Hydroxybutanal
  3. 2-Hydroxycyclopentane carbaldehyde
  4. 4-Oxopentanal
  5. Di-sec-butyl ketone
  6. 4-Fluoroacetophenone
Solution: The structures of the given compounds are as follows:
  1. a-Methoxypropionaldehyde: This compound has a propionaldehyde backbone (3 carbons with an aldehyde group) and a methoxy group (-OCH3) attached to the alpha-carbon (the carbon adjacent to the carbonyl group).

    CH_3O-CH(CH_3)-CHO

  2. 3-Hydroxybutanal: This is a four-carbon chain (butanal) with an aldehyde group at one end and a hydroxyl group (-OH) on the third carbon atom.

    HO-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CHO

  3. 2-Hydroxycyclopentane carbaldehyde: This structure features a cyclopentane ring with a carbaldehyde group (-CHO) attached to one carbon, and a hydroxyl group (-OH) on the adjacent carbon (position 2).

    \begin{array}{c} \text{CHO} \\ | \\ \text{C}_5H_8-OH \end{array}

  4. 4-Oxopentanal: This is a five-carbon chain (pentanal) with an aldehyde group at one end and a ketone group (C=O) on the fourth carbon atom.

    CH_3-CO-CH_2-CH_2-CHO

  5. Di-sec-butyl ketone: This is a ketone where the carbonyl carbon is bonded to two sec-butyl groups. A sec-butyl group is a four-carbon chain attached at the second carbon.

    \begin{array}{c|cc} \operatorname{CH}_3 & \operatorname{O} & \operatorname{CH}_3 \\ & & \parallel & \parallel \\ \operatorname{CH}_3\operatorname{CH}_2\operatorname{CH} - \operatorname{C} - \operatorname{CH} - \operatorname{CH}_2\operatorname{CH}_3 \end{array}

  6. 4-Fluoroacetophenone: This is an acetophenone structure (a benzene ring attached to an acetyl group, -COCH3) with a fluorine atom substituted at the para (4th) position of the benzene ring.

    \begin{array}{c} \operatorname{F} \\ | \\ \text{C}_6H_4 - CO - CH_3 \end{array}

Question 12.2

Write the structures of products of the following reactions:

(i) Benzene + Anhyd. AlCl3 + C2H5Cl in CS2

(ii) (C6H5CH2)2Cd + 2 CH3COCl

(iii) H3C-C≡C-I + Hg/H2SO4

(iv) Toluene with CrO2Cl2 followed by H3O+

Solution: The products of the given reactions are:
  1. This reaction is a Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene. Benzene reacts with ethyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride (AlCl3) as a Lewis acid catalyst and carbon disulfide (CS2) as a solvent. The electrophile generated is the ethyl carbocation, which attacks the benzene ring, followed by deprotonation to form ethylbenzene.

    Reactants: Benzene, Anhydrous AlCl3, C2H5Cl, CS2

    Product: Ethylbenzene

    C_6H_6 + C_2H_5Cl \xrightarrow{\text{Anhyd. AlCl}_3, CS_2} C_6H_5-C_2H_5 + HCl

    The product is ethylbenzene.

  2. This reaction involves the reaction of dibenzylcadmium with acetyl chloride. Organocadmium reagents react with acid chlorides to form ketones. In this case, two molecules of acetyl chloride react with one molecule of dibenzylcadmium to yield acetophenone and cadmium chloride.

    Reactants: (C6H5CH2)2Cd, 2 CH3COCl

    Product: Acetophenone

    (C_6H_5CH_2)_2Cd + 2 CH_3COCl \rightarrow 2 C_6H_5CH_2-COCH_3 + CdCl_2

    The product is 1-phenylpropanone (benzyl methyl ketone).

  3. This reaction involves the hydration of an alkyne in the presence of mercuric sulfate and sulfuric acid. The alkyne is 1-iodo-1-propyne. Hydration of alkynes typically follows Markovnikov's rule, leading to the formation of a ketone or aldehyde. In this case, the addition of water across the triple bond, followed by tautomerization, will yield a ketone.

    Reactants: H_3C-C \equiv C-I, Hg/H2SO4

    Product: Acetyl iodide (CH3COI) or a related ketone structure after hydrolysis.

    The reaction likely leads to the formation of a ketone after hydrolysis of an intermediate enol.

    H_3C-C \equiv C-I \xrightarrow{Hg/H_2SO_4, H_2O} CH_3-CO-CHI_2 \rightarrow CH_3-CO-CI_3 \rightarrow CH_3-CO-COOH \text{ (after hydrolysis and further steps)}

    A more direct interpretation based on similar reactions might lead to a ketone like propanone if the iodine is displaced or involved in a complex manner. However, given the reagents, a complex reaction pathway is expected. Assuming a standard hydration followed by tautomerization, the product would be a ketone.

    A likely product is 1-iodopropan-2-one or a related structure depending on the exact mechanism with the iodine substituent.

  4. This reaction involves the oxidation of toluene. The reagent chromyl chloride (CrO2Cl2) in an inert solvent like carbon disulfide or carbon tetrachloride, followed by hydrolysis (H3O+), is used for the oxidation of a methyl group attached to a benzene ring to an aldehyde. This is known as the Étard reaction.

    Reactants: Toluene, CrO2Cl2, then H3O+

    Product: Benzaldehyde

    C_6H_5-CH_3 \xrightarrow{CrO_2Cl_2} [Intermediate] \xrightarrow{H_3O^+} C_6H_5-CHO

    The product is benzaldehyde.

Common mistakes

  • Incorrectly drawing structures based on IUPAC names.
  • Errors in predicting the regioselectivity or stereoselectivity of reactions.
  • Misinterpreting the role of reagents in organic synthesis.
  • Confusing similar-sounding or structurally related compounds.

Revision tips

  • Practice drawing structures for all named compounds in the chapter.
  • Review the mechanisms of key reactions like Friedel-Crafts acylation.
  • Create flashcards for common reagents and their effects on aldehydes and ketones.
  • Work through these intext questions to solidify your understanding of reaction products.

Practice MCQs

Q1. What is the product of the Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene with acetyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3?

Q2. Which reagent is used to convert an acid chloride to a ketone using an organocadmium reagent?

Q3. The structure of 3-hydroxybutanal contains which functional groups?

Q4. What is the IUPAC name for di-sec-butyl ketone?

Frequently asked questions

What is the main focus of these NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 12?

These solutions focus on providing answers to the intext questions for Chapter 12, covering the structures of various aldehydes and ketones, and predicting the products of specific organic reactions involving these functional groups.

How do these solutions help in understanding reaction products?

The solutions illustrate the outcomes of reactions like Friedel-Crafts acylation and those involving organocadmium reagents, helping students visualize and understand the formation of new compounds from given reactants.

Are the structures of the compounds clearly explained?

Yes, the solutions provide the correct structural representations for compounds named in the questions, aiding in the visualization of their molecular arrangements.

What types of reactions are covered in these intext questions?

The intext questions cover reactions such as Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene and the synthesis of ketones from acid chlorides using organocadmium reagents.

Can these solutions help with IUPAC naming?

Yes, by providing correct structures for given names and vice versa, these solutions reinforce the understanding of IUPAC nomenclature for aldehydes and ketones.

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