Question

Which of the following statements are correct for aldehydes and ketones?
A. They are insoluble in organic solvents like benzene, ether, methanal, choloroform etc
B. Their solubility increases rapidly on increasing the length of the alkyl chain
C. They are used in the blending of perfurmes and flavouring agents
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
The solubility of aldhydes and ketones decreases rapidly on increassing the length of the alkyl chain. All aldehydes and ketones are fairly soluble in organic. Solvents like benzene, ether, methanol, chloroform etc. In fact many naturlly, occuring aldehydes and ketones are used to in the blending of perfumes and flavouring agents.