Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids 3 Marks
Appeared in: 2026 (2 sets)
Give reasons for the following : (a) Carboxylic acids have higher boiling point than alcohols of comparable molecular masses. (b) Alpha ($\alpha$) hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones are acidic in nature. (c) Nucleophilic addition of ammonia and its derivatives does not occur with carbonyl group in strongly acidic medium.